Enalapril-Hydrochlorothiazide (Vaseretic)

Alternate Name: Vaseretic

Description: Vaseretic is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. Enalapril/Hydrochlorothiazide is the generic version of Vaseretic. The average cost for Vaseretic is $1,369 for a supply of 100, 25 mg tablets. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a Vaseretic discount of 80% or less off of the retail price at local participating pharmacies.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor/Thiazide Combination, Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10-25 MG

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.

Food Warnings: 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.