What is Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

What to do if you miss a dose of Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide

Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide contraindications - Who shouldn't take Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to enalapril, hydrochlorothiazide, another ACE inhibitor, or a sulfa drug, or if you are pregnant or cannot pass urine, or if you have a history of angioedema caused by an ACE inhibitor.

Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide warnings

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy, especially in your second or third trimester. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart failure, diabetes, high cholesterol, gout, lupus, trouble urinating, or a history of allergies or asthma, or if you have had surgery of the nerves.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingLiver problemsEye or vision problems, including glaucoma, myopiaKidney problemsHigh uric acidHigh cholesterol or fats in the bloodIncreased risk for skin cancer

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide interactions & what to avoid when taking Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide

• Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.

• Some foods and medicines can affect how enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aliskiren, cholestyramine, colestipol, everolimus, gold injection, lithium, sirolimus, temsirolimusAnother blood pressure medicine, including an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)Insulin or oral diabetes medicineNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Steroid medicine (including hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)

• Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other.

• Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used together with this medicine.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

• Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.