Lasix*40mg*, Benazepril *20mg*, Allegra *180mg*, Lovastain *40mg*, Glipizide xl *5mg*, Lexapro*20mg*, Potassium *10meq*, Vicodin* 10*
These meds were prescribed for my 49 year old step father and we all just want to make sure it is safe to combine all these medicines.
2007-06-28 08:09:32 · 10 answers · asked by Vickie 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Ask your doctor, or the pharmacists at the place wher you pick up your perscriptions. This is noting for laymen to dabble in.
2007-06-28 08:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a pharmacist, I have reviewed these medications for interactions and I have not found anything troubling. If he was to start taking all of these (never been prescribed them before), the most important thing to watch for would be increased sedation and possibly hypotension (low blood pressure) which can sometimes cause fainting and lead to falls. It would be best to take his first doses of lasix and benazepril at night (if it is taken only once a day), just so that he is less active if hypotension was to occur. His potassium levels do need to be monitored over time, I am sure your doctor will do this. Anyways, he should be just fine on this combination.
2007-06-28 08:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask your pharmacist. Their advice is completely free. Especially if your father has used the same pharmacy most of the time, they will have all his details and medications on file. You would be suprised how many errors doctors make in prescribing - but that's what pharmacists are for - as an extra safety check as well as a drug dispenser!
2007-07-01 20:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the prescription shows ur father is suffering from diabetes, hypertension and allergic manifestation and high cholesterol level for which the above said drugs are commonly used in combination ur doctor know that better and dont try to change it by your knowledge. example if lasix used in the night patient may pass urine excessively which may affect the sleep,so always consult a doctor
2007-06-28 20:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by pkraj27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is up to the doctor that prescribed the pills. Also just call up your local pharmasist. They know more than anyone else.
2007-06-28 10:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were these all prescribed by the same doctor? Ask your pharmacist. Better yet, ask his doctor.
2007-06-28 08:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by magix151 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it on your own or trust a stranger to answer this question for you. Just go to a doctor and ask .
2007-06-28 08:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by anf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have tell us what for these medicines are given to your father,then only we can say whether it is safe or not. Also tell us what is the complaint he has . Yours VRVRAO
2007-06-30 04:23:38 · answer #8 · answered by Raghavendra R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult to specialist
2007-06-29 06:10:54 · answer #9 · answered by dr.chotiwala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pharmacist would probably be the best resource for this.
2007-06-28 08:19:27 · answer #10 · answered by Eric L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋