What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Tarka if you have:
- Heart disease, including congestive heart failure, aortic stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or any problems with the heart's electrical system (such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or heart block)
- Liver disease, including cirrhosis
- Kidney disease or kidney failure
- Diabetes
- Scleroderma
- Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (the most common form of muscular dystrophy)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
- A personal or family history of angioedema, which is swelling under the skin
- Any allergies, including allergies to Tarka, Mavik, trandolapril, verapamil, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
- Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Tarka and Pregnancy)
- Are breastfeeding
- Are on dialysis
- Will be undergoing surgery or have anesthesia.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Do not take any salt substitutes containing potassium or potassium supplements without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
People who take too much Tarka may have overdose symptoms that can include an extremely low
blood pressure, an irregular heart rhythm, or the heart ceasing to beat.
If you happen to overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
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