The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Prinivil is taken with any of the drugs listed above.
Diuretics
When taking Prinivil with a diuretic, your blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when Prinivil is first started. It order to decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dosages of either medicine, start you on a lower dose of Prinivil, and/or monitor you more closely.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
If you have kidney disease or kidney failure, taking both NSAIDs and Prinivil may add to the damage that your kidneys are already suffering. Also, NSAIDs may decrease the blood pressure-lowering effects of Prinivil. Talk to your healthcare provider about using NSAIDs and Prinivil together in your particular situation.
Potassium Supplements
If a potassium supplement and Prinivil are combined, the levels of potassium in your blood may become too high. This can cause serious problems. Talk to your healthcare provider about using potassium and Prinivil together in your particular situation.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
If Prinivil and a potassium-sparing diuretic are taken together, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended and/or increase the levels of potassium in your blood. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your progress more closely to prevent this interaction from occurring.
Lithium
If Prinivil and lithium are taken at the same time, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended. This can increase the levels of lithium in the blood. As a result, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your serum lithium levels more frequently.
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