Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Aliskiren could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the
medication during pregnancy, especially during the last 6 months. Use an effective form of birth
control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
during treatment.
Before you take aliskiren, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, gout, diabetes, heart
disease, or if you are on a low-salt diet.
If you take aliskiren with meals, avoid high-fat foods. They can make it harder for your
body to absorb aliskiren.
Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low. This includes vomiting,
diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low-salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills).
Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while
taking aliskiren. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or
vomiting.
What is aliskiren?
Aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication. It works by
decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.
Aliskiren is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Aliskiren may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking aliskiren?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to aliskiren.
Before using aliskiren, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take aliskiren.
FDA pregnancy category D. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or
planning a pregnancy. Aliskiren could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication
during pregnancy, especially during the last 6 months. Use an effective form of birth control.
Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during
treatment.
It is not known whether aliskiren passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing
baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take aliskiren?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from
this medication.
Take aliskiren with a full glass of water.
You may take aliskiren with or without food, but take it the same way every time.
If you take aliskiren with meals, avoid high-fat foods. They can make it harder for your
body to absorb aliskiren.
Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low. This includes vomiting,
diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low-salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills).
Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while
taking aliskiren. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or
vomiting.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you
feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Store aliskiren at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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