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Why you should not take lisinopril?
You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medicine. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking lisinopril.
Is lisinopril a diuretic or a beta blocker?
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a “water pill” (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.
How does bendroflumethiazide treat hypertension?
Bendroflumethiazide is a type of medicine called a thiazide diuretic. A thiazide diuretic makes your body get rid of extra fluid through your kidneys. It increases the amount of salts (such as sodium and potassium) and water you pee out.
Is it better to take lisinopril in the morning or night?
Lisinopril lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Your very first dose of lisinopril may make you feel dizzy, so it’s best to take it at bedtime. After that you can take lisinopril at any time of day.
Can you take amisulpride with bendroflumethiazide?
If the level of potassium in your blood falls while you’re taking bendroflumethiazide and you’re also taking one of the medicines below, you could be more at risk of getting side effects on your heart: certain antipsychotic medicines, eg amisulpride, sertindole, pimozide.
Can you take dapagliflozin with bendroflumethiazide?
Dapagliflozin and canagliflozin (used for type 2 diabetes) may enhance the diuretic effect of bendroflumethiazide. If you take one of these medicines you may need a lower dose of bendroflumethiazide so that you don’t lose too much fluid. Other prescribed medicines.
Can you take blood pressure medicine with bendroflumethiazide?
If this happens to you, sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. It’s normal for doctors to prescribe more than one blood pressure lowering medicine together, but tell your doctor if continually feel dizzy while taking any other medicine with bendroflumethiazide, as your doses may need adjusting.
Can you take colestipol after taking Bendroflumethiazide?
Colestyramine and colestipol can reduce the absorption of bendroflumethiazide from the gut. If you’ve been prescribed either of these medicines you should not take them within four hours of taking your bendroflumethiazide dose.