you ought to be Aliskiren and Amlodipine Generic Name: Aliskiren and Amlodipine (a lis KYE ren & am LOE di peen) Brand Name: Tekamlo Overview Side Effects Professional Interactions Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Warning Do not take if you are pregnant. Use during pregnancy may cause birth defects or loss of the unborn baby. If you get pregnant or plan on getting pregnant while taking aliskiren and amlodipine, call your doctor right away. Uses of Aliskiren and Amlodipine: It is used to treat high blood pressure. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Can Prescription Drugs Lead to Weight Gain? What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Aliskiren and Amlodipine? If you have an allergy to aliskiren, amlodipine, or any other part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are taking any of these drugs: Cyclosporine or itraconazole. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes) or kidney disease and are taking certain drugs for high blood pressure or your heart. Talk with your doctor. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take aliskiren and amlodipine. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take aliskiren and amlodipine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Aliskiren and Amlodipine? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how aliskiren and amlodipine affects you. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Be careful going up and down stairs. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), this medicine may sometimes raise blood sugar. Talk with your doctor about how to keep your blood sugar under control. Have your blood pressure checked often. Talk with your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. It is rare, but worse chest pain and heart attack can happen after aliskiren and amlodipine is first started or after the dose is raised. The risk may be greater in people who have very bad heart blood vessel disease. Talk with the doctor. Talk with your doctor before using OTC products that may raise blood pressure. These include cough or cold drugs, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and some natural products or aids. If you are taking a salt substitute that has potassium, potassium-sparing diuretics, or potassium, talk with your doctor. If you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet, talk with your doctor. It may take a few weeks to see the full effect. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol. Be careful in hot weather or while being active. Drink lots of fluids to stop fluid loss. Tell your doctor if you have too much sweat, fluid loss, throwing up, or loose stools. This may lead to low blood pressure. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects. How is this medicine (Aliskiren and Amlodipine) best taken? Use aliskiren and amlodipine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take this medicine at the same time of day. Take with or without food. Always take with food or always take on an empty stomach. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking aliskiren and amlodipine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not use 2 doses or extra doses. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Signs of a high potassium level like a heartbeat that does not feel normal; change in thinking clearly and with logic; feeling weak, lightheaded, or dizzy; feel like passing out; numbness or tingling; or shortness of breath. Signs of low sodium levels like headache, trouble focusing, memory problems, feeling confused, weakness, seizures, or change in balance. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Chest pain that is new or worse. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Trouble swallowing. Stiff muscles, shakiness, or muscle movements that are not normal. A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. What are some other side effects of Aliskiren and Amlodipine? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Dizziness. Cough. Loose stools (diarrhea). Flu-like signs. Feeling tired or weak. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Aliskiren and Amlodipine? Store in the original container at room temperature. Protect from heat. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take aliskiren and amlodipine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to aliskiren and amlodipine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. 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