*Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS* website.**
	Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.

Who Can And Cannot Take Enalapril

NHS medicines information on who can take enalapril and who may not be able to take it.

Who can take enalapril

Most adults and children can take enalapril.

If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar (glucose) more often, particularly in the first few weeks. This is because enalapril can lower the sugar level in your blood.

Who may not be able to take enalapril

Enalapril is not suitable for everyone. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to enalapril or any other medicine
are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant, or you're breastfeeding
are having dialysis or any other type of blood filtration
have heart, liver or kidney problems
have unstable or low blood pressure
have diabetes
are going to have a major operation (surgery) or general anaesthetic to put you to sleep
have recently had diarrhoea or vomiting
are on a low-salt diet
are going to have desensitisation treatment to reduce your allergy to insect stings
have a blood problem such as a low white blood cell count (neutropenia or agranulocytosis)

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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