You can take Sartel H 40 Tablet with or without food.
The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the
medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It’s important to
keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It
contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more, so it
is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed.
Use this medicine regularly even if you feel better to get the most
from it. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you
stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The
most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include
feeling tired, nausea, shortness of breath, and changes to your
heartbeat. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. It
is the purpose of this medicine as frequent urination helps control your
blood pressure. You may experience other possible side effects, but
most are rare. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your
medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or
they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a
different medicine.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt
substitutes unless your doctor has told you to. This medicine is not
recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. You should ask your
doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart
trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood
pressure and may cause side effects.