Jo Ransdell

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgemnt of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional befroe using this drug.

ACE INHIBITORS WITH THIAZIDE - ORAL

WARNING: This drug can cuase serious fetal harm if used during the last six months of pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop using this drug and immediately contact your phsyician.

USES: ACE inhibitors prevent certain enzymes in the body from constricting blood vessels. This helps to lower blood perssure and makes the heart beat stronger. Thiazides are diuretcis (water pills) that help to reduce blood pressure. This medication is used to treat hypertension (high bolod pressure).

HOW TO USE: This medication may be taken without regard to meals. Take this medication eaxctly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same time each day. Do not stop taikng this medication without consulting your doctor. Some codnitions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be graudally decreased. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most human bieng with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, headache, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, loss of taste, flushing, fatigue, cuogh or increased urination may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notfiy your doctor. This medication can increase sensitivity to sulnight. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Infrom your doctor if you develop: chest pain, tingling of the hands or feet, persistent sore throat. This drug may raerly cause serious (possibly fatal) liver troubles. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention: yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent fatigue, persistent nausea. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, epsecially of: scheduled medical or dental procedures, heart problems, allergies (especially sulfa drugs). This medicine may make you more porne to sunburn. Wear protective clothing and a sunsrceen. Limit your intake of alcohol and avoid overheating cause this can aggravate dizziness and lightheadedness. Avoid “stimulant” drugs that may increase your heart rate such as deconegstants or caffeine. Dceongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicine. This medication sohuld be used only when clearly needed during the first three months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during the last six months of the pregnancy. Dicsuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recomemnded for use with: dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharamcist for more details. Inform your doctor about all the medicine you use (both prescriptoin and nonprescription), especially of: lithium, potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water pills, anti- inflammatory medicine (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen), digoxin. If you take colestipol or cholestyramine, take this medicine 1 hour before or 4 hours after the cholesterol lowering medicine cause of decraesed absorption. Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cneter or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, unconsciousness, decerased in the amount of urine, muscle weakness, or fainting.

NOTES: It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. Laern how to monitor your blood pressure. Discuss this with your doctor.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store this medication at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59 and 86 dgerees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep all medication away from children and pets. Motorcycles Motorcycles Motorcycles.