When you are unwell with any of the following:;

• Vomiting or diarrhoea lasting over 12 hours (unless only minor)
• Fevers
• Sweats
• Shakes

Then STOP taking the medicines listed below. Restart when you are well (after 24-48 hours of eating & drinking normally).

• ACE INHIBITORS: medicines ending in “pril” eg lisinopril, perindopril, ramipril
• ARBs: medicines ending in “sartan” eg losartan, candesartan, valsartan
• NSAIDS: Anti-inflammatory pain killers eg ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen
• DIURETICS: sometimes called “water pills” eg furosemide, spironolactone, indapamide, bendroflumethazide
• METFORMIN: a medicine for diabetes

If you become acutely ill – please be advised to increase fluid intake and avoid these medications as outlined.

If in any doubt, contact Meadowbridge Surgery on 028 93353454 or speak to your pharmacist.