Medicine Sick Day Rule
When you are unwell with any of the following:
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Fever, sweats and shaking
Then STOP taking the following medicines
ACE inhibitor medicine names ending in pril
Eg Lisinopril, perindopril, Ramipril
ARBs medicine names ending in sartan
Eg, losartan, candesartan, valsartan
NSAIDs anti-inflammatory pain killer
Eg ibpuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen
Diuretics Sometimes called water tablets
Eg, furosemide, spironolactone, bendroflumethiazide
Metformin a tablet for diabetes
Restart when you are well (after 24-48 hours of eating and drinking normally)
If you are in any doubt contact your pharmacist, GP or Nurse