Precautions
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
Do not take this medicine for at least 36 hours before or after you take an ACE inhibitor medicine.
This medicine may cause a serious allergic reaction, including angioedema, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Check with your doctor right away if you have large or hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position, or if you have been taking a diuretic (water pill). Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous. If you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent the dizziness from returning.
This medicine may cause a serious kidney problem. Check with your provider right away if you have agitation, confusion, decreased urine output, depression, dizziness, headache, hostility, irritability, lethargy, muscle twitching, nausea, rapid weight gain, seizures, stupor, swelling of the face, ankles, or hands, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
Hyperkalemia (high potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: abdominal or stomach pain, confusion, trouble breathing, irregular heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, nervousness, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, shortness of breath, or weakness or heaviness of the legs. Do not use supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without first checking with your doctor.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024
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