What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Zestoretic if you have:
- Heart disease, including congestive heart failure, aortic stenosis, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Liver disease, including cirrhosis
- Kidney disease or kidney failure
- Diabetes
- Scleroderma
- A personal or family history of angioedema (swelling under the skin)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE for short)
- Gout
- High cholesterol
- Pancreatitis
- Asthma
- Fluid or electrolyte problems
- Any allergies, including allergies to Zestoretic, ACE inhibitors, sulfonamide-derived drugs (also known as sulfa drugs), foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
- Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Zestoretic and Pregnancy)
- Are breastfeeding
- Are on dialysis
- Drink alcohol regularly
- Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.
Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may currently be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Do not take any salt substitutes containing potassium without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
What If I Overdose on Zestoretic?
People who take too much of this medication may have overdose symptoms that could include extremely low
blood pressure. Signs of extremely low blood pressure may include lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
If you happen to overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
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