Aliskiren (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to aliskiren, or if you are pregnant.

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Take this medicine at the same time each day.

If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using atorvastatin (Lipitor®), furosemide (Lasix®), ketoconazole (Nizoral®), or any other medicine for a heart problem or high blood pressure (such as irbesartan, Avapro®). Tell your doctor if you are also using cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral®, Sandimmune®), certain diuretics or water pills (such as spironolactone, triamterene, Aldactone®), or medicines or supplements containing potassium.

Using this medicine while you are pregnant (especially in your second or third trimester) can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, history of airway surgery, or a mineral imbalance (such as high amounts of potassium in the blood).
This medicine can cause a serious reaction called angioedema. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you start to have swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or if you are having trouble swallowing or breathing.
This medicine may make you dizzy or lightheaded. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy. If you feel dizzy, lie or sit down so you do not faint. The dizziness may be worse if you lose too much water from your body. You can lose water by sweating or by having diarrhea and vomiting. Tell your doctor if this medicine makes you feel lightheaded or dizzy after you have had diarrhea or vomiting.
If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure will not make you feel sick. Even if you feel well, do not stop using this medicine without talking to your doctor.
Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Blood in the urine, lower back pain, side pain, or sharp back pain just below the ribs.
Convulsions (seizures).
Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, and body aches.
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.