Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Teveten (Eprosartan).
Dizziness/drowsiness: Teveten (Eprosartan) may cause drowsiness or dizziness, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these and other hazardous tasks until you have determined how Teveten (Eprosartan) affects you.
Kidney problems: Teveten (Eprosartan) may affect the function of the kidneys, especially in those who already have kidney problems. Taking diuretics (water pills), aliskiren, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may further increase the risk of kidney problems. Certain people may be more likely to experience changes in kidney function (e.g., people with narrowed blood vessels in their kidneys, or those with severe Congestive Heart Failure). If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how Teveten (Eprosartan) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teveten (Eprosartan), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause Teveten (Eprosartan) to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how Teveten (Eprosartan) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teveten (Eprosartan), and whether any special monitoring is needed. Your doctor may want to test your liver function regularly with blood tests while you are taking Teveten (Eprosartan).
Low Blood Pressure: Occasionally, a larger-than-expected decrease in blood pressure occurs after taking Teveten (Eprosartan). In some cases, this can happen after the first dose. It is more likely to occur if you also taking diuretics (water pills), have a reduced salt intake, are on dialysis, or are experiencing diarrhea or vomiting. In these situations, blood pressure should be monitored more often. If you have low blood pressure or are just starting Teveten (Eprosartan) or increasing the dose, you should rise slowly from a sitting or lying down to reduce the risk of dizziness.
Potassium levels: Teveten (Eprosartan) may affect potassium levels in the blood, especially when taken with other medications called ACE inhibitors or diuretics such as Spironolactone. Your doctor will monitor your potassium levels while you are on Teveten (Eprosartan). Avoid using salt substitutes that contain potassium while you are taking Teveten (Eprosartan).
Pregnancy: You should not take Teveten (Eprosartan) if you are pregnant because it can cause significant harm to an unborn child. If you discover you are pregnant while taking Teveten (Eprosartan), stop taking it and tell your doctor at once.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if Teveten (Eprosartan) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Teveten (Eprosartan), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: It is not known how safe or effective Teveten (Eprosartan) is for children.
Seniors: Seniors may be at increased risk of side effects due to reduced kidney or liver function. A lower starting dose may be prescribed by your doctor to reduce this risk.
