Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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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.
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Taking Irbesartan With Other Medicines And Herbal SupplementsNHS medicines information on possible interactions with irbesartan and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.Cautions with other medicinesSome medicines may affect the way irbesartan works. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking: - other medicines to help lower your blood pressure, including aliskiren, enalapril, captopril, lisinopril or ramipril
- painkillers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, celecoxib or etoricoxib or a high-dose of aspirin for pain relief
- heparin, a medicine to reduce the risk of blood clots
- medicines which make you pee more (diuretics)
- lithium, a medicine for mental health problems
- spironolactone, a medicine to treat heart failure
Mixing irbesartan with herbal remedies and supplementsTell your pharmacist or doctor if you're taking potassium supplements or salt substitutes which contain potassium. There's very little information about taking other herbal remedies and supplements with irbesartan. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines.
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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. | ![](/images/spacer.gif) |
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