When you are unwell with any of the following:
- Vomiting or Diarrhoea (unless only minor)
- Fevers, sweats and shaking
Then STOP taking the medicines listed below:
- 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
Medicines to stop on sick days:
- ACE inhibitors: names ending in “pril” e.g Lisinopril, Ramipril, Perindopril
- ARBs: medicine names ending in “sartan” e.g Losartan, Candesartan, Valsartan
- NSAIDs: anti-inflammatory pain killers e.g Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Naproxen
- Diuretics: sometimes called “water pills” e.g Furosemide, Spironolactone, Indapamide, Bendroflumethiazide
- Metformin: a medicine for diabetes