More Detail About Monopril-HCT Interactions
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Monopril-HCT is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Alcohol
When taking
Monopril-HCT with alcohol, your
blood pressure may decrease too much. For your particular situation, make sure to talk with your healthcare provider about drinking alcohol while taking Monopril-HCT.
Antacids
Taking
antacids with Monopril-HCT may decrease the absorption of Monopril-HCT into the body. If you are taking antacids, they should be taken at least two hours before or after taking Monopril-HCT tablets.
Barbiturates
When taking Monopril-HCT with a barbiturate, your blood pressure may decrease too much. In order to decrease the chances of this Monopril-HCT interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dose of either medicine, start you on a lower dose of Monopril-HCT, and/or monitor you more closely.
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile acid sequestrants can bind to Monopril-HCT in the digestive tract and decrease its absorption into the body. To avoid this drug interaction, Monopril-HCT should be taken at least one hour before or four to six hours after a bile acid sequestrant has been given.
Corticosteroids
Taking corticosteroids with Monopril-HCT may cause an electrolyte imbalance, especially with the levels of potassium in the blood. If you are taking a corticosteroid with Monopril-HCT, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose of medicine as needed.
Diabetes Medications
Taking a
diabetes medication with Monopril-HCT may increase blood sugar levels. For your particular situation, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose of
diabetes medications as needed.
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