Can I take Cod liver oil and Eplerenone together?

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Cod liver oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which have a mild blood-pressure-lowering effect. Eplerenone is a medicine specifically designed to lower blood pressure and remove excess fluid. When used together, their effects can add up. Additionally, while rare, high doses of fish oils can sometimes influence how the kidneys handle minerals like potassium, which eplerenone also affects.

You can usually take these together, but it is a good idea to inform your doctor or pharmacist. If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint (especially when standing up), let your healthcare provider know. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of cod liver oil.

High potassium levels (hyperkalaemia)

Eplerenone can cause dangerously high potassium levels. You must avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes containing potassium (such as Lo-Salt), as these can lead to life-threatening heart rhythm problems.

الحمل

Do not take cod liver oil if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It contains high levels of Vitamin A (retinol), which can harm the development of an unborn baby.

مرض الكلى

You must not take eplerenone if you have severe kidney disease, as this significantly increases the risk of life-threatening potassium build-up.

عصير الجريب فروت

Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can increase the level of eplerenone in your blood, which increases the risk of side effects.

الكحول

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking eplerenone. Alcohol can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of the medicine, which may make you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint.

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol when taking cod liver oil. Both alcohol and high doses of vitamin A (found in cod liver oil) can put strain on the liver; combining them may increase the risk of liver toxicity.

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