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 Olmesartan With Other Medicines And Herbal SupplementsNHS medicines information on possible interactions with olmesartan and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.Cautions with other medicinesThere are some medicines that do not mix well with olmesartan. Before starting olmesartan, tell your doctor if you're taking: - other medicines to help lower your blood pressure, especially aliskiren or an ACE inhibitor, such as enalapril, captopril, lisinopril or ramipril
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, celecoxib or aspirin for pain relief
- tablets to make you pee more (diuretics) such as furosemide, bendroflumethiazide or indapamide
- lithium, a medicine for mental health problems
- heparin, a medicine that treats or prevents blood clots
- spironolactone, a medicine to treat heart failure
- colesevelam, a medicine for lowering cholesterol
Mixing olmesartan with herbal remedies or 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 olmesartan. They're not tested in the same way as 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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