ction)
medicines or supplements containing calcium
vitamin D
medicines used to relax muscles before or during surgery
steroid medicines such as cortisone, prednisone and ACTH
lithium, antidepressants, antipsychotics, medicines used to treat mood swings and some types of depression
cyclophosphamide or methotrexate
penicillin
amphotericin, a medicine used to treat fungal infections
insulin and tablets used to treat diabetes
medicines used to treat gout
cyclosporine
carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant and mood stabilising drug used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder
digoxin or other digitalis glycosides (medicines used to treat heart problems)
antiarrhythmics (medicines used to treat heart problems);
medicines used for oesophageal ulceration and inflammation
amantadine, and anti-Parkinson therapy also used to treat or prevent certain illnesses caused by viruses
cytotoxic drugs used in cancer therapy
medicine used to treat gastrointestinal cramps, urinary bladder spasm, asthma, motion sickness, muscular spasms, Parkinson's disease and as aid to anaesthesia from a class called anticholinergic agents
cholestyramine, colestipol, and other resins (medicines used mainly to treat high levels of lipids in the blood)
pressor amines, such as noradrenaline (substances that raise blood pressure)
barbiturates, narcotics (medicines with sleep-inducing properties) and alcohol.
Your doctor and pharmacist have a more complete list of medicines to be careful of while taking Exforge HCT.
How to take Exforge HCT
Follow carefully all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist.
These instructions may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand the instructions on the label, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
How much to take
Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take each day. The usual dose is one tablet a day.
When to take it
Take your Exforge HCT dose at the same time each day.
This also helps you remember to take it, especially if you take it as part of your usual routine (e.g. at breakfast time). This medicine will keep working for the whole 24 hours until the next dose is due.
How to take it
Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
Always take Exforge HCT in the same way, with or without food.
You can take it with or without food but it will work best if you always take it in the same way every day.
How long to take it
Take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop even if you feel quite well.
People who have high blood pressure often feel well and do not notice any signs of this problem.
If you forget to take it
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take the dose as soon as you remember and then go back to taking it as you would normally.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the one that you missed.
This may increase the chance of side effects.
If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
If you take too much (Overdose)
