Should the cough become troublesome, contact your physician. Rarely, a condition called angioedema characterized by swelling of the face and hands may occur - if so, call your physician immediately. Lotrel may reduce the absorption of the antibiotic tetracycline. The blood level of lithium may be increased by Lotrel and extreme caution should be exercised when Lotrel is added to existing lithium therapy. Initial - One tablet each day.
Most pharmacies have a blood pressure machine available at no charge.