Sick Day Rules

Some medications can make you unwell if you have an illness which could cause dehydration.

If you are unwell with any of the following

• Vomiting and diarrhoea (unless very minor)
• Fever, sweats or shaking (unless very minor)

You should consider stopping the below medications. You can restart these again 24-48 hours after you recover. If you are in any doubt, contact your Pharmacist, Nurse or Doctor for further advice.

• Ace Inhibitors
  • Usually prescribed for high blood pressure
  • Examples include perindopril, lisinopril, enalapril and ramipril
• ARBs
  • Usually prescribed for high blood pressure
  • Examples include losartan, candesartan, irbesartan
• Diuretics (water tablets)
  • Examples include furosemide, bumetanide, bendroflumethiazide, indapamide
• Metformin
  • Usually prescribed for diabetes
• NSAIDS (Anti-inflammatories)
  • Examples include ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, etoricoxib