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Vaseretic Information

Vaseretic (Enalapril/HCTZ) is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is when the blood pressure in your blood vessels is too high. People with high blood pressure may not feel any symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked. Vaseretic is a combination medicine of Enalapril and HCTZ. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors like Enalapril relax the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow through the body easily. Diuretics like HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) help the body get rid of excess salt and water. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Vaseretic Side Effects

The most common side effects of Vaseretic may include dry cough, dizziness, headache, and lightheadedness. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, such as:
• Blurred vision;
• Joint pain;
• Kidney problems;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, breathing difficulties, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat

Vaseretic Precautions

Do not use Vaseretic if you are allergic to Enalapril, HCTZ, or other ingredients in this medication. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have a low-salt diet, angioedema, asthma, congestive heart failure, diabetes, glaucoma, gout, kidney disease, liver disease, urination problems, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Vaseretic and other medications, such as aliskiren, digoxin, insulin, muscle relaxants, cyclosporine, penicillin, sulfa drugs, etc. Do not take Vaseretic within 36 hours before or after taking any medicine that contains sacubitril. Do not use Vaseretic if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant without informing your doctor. The drug may harm an unborn baby. Taking this drug in the second or third trimester of pregnancy may lead to injury or death in your unborn baby. Do not use Vaseretic while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. Enalapril and HCTZ pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not give this drug to children without talking to your doctor.

Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Vaseretic comes as a tablet. Do not break or chew the medicine. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take each day and when to take them. Swallow the Vaseretic tablet with a glass of water. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, and stopping the drug suddenly may make your condition worse. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often when using Vaseretic. This drug may cause you to pass urine more often. To prevent sleep problems, try not to take the drug too close to bedtime. Vaseretic may make you dizzy. Rise slowly from a sitting or lying down position. Be careful in hot weather and drink lots of fluid to prevent dehydration. Avoid driving or any activity that requires alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Vaseretic may impair your reactions. Do not drive or use machines until you know how the medicine affects you. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes when taking this drug unless your doctor recommends it. Store Vaseretic at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Vaseretic?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Vaseretic.