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Can I eat this with Enalapril?
You can eat as normal with enalapril, but alcohol can lower blood pressure further and potassium-containing salt substitutes can push potassium too high.
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Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 70 foods and drinks for Enalapril (0 to avoid, 68 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Can I drink alcohol with Enalapril?
- Yes, with care. Keep alcohol low, as it can drop your blood pressure further and make you dizzy.
- Can I eat salt substitutes with Enalapril?
- Yes, with care. Do not use potassium-containing salt substitutes unless your doctor says so, as potassium can build up.
- Can I eat bananas with Enalapril?
- Yes, with care. Enalapril can raise potassium, so skip potassium-containing salt substitutes unless your doctor agrees.
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1 · What do you take?
You can eat as normal with enalapril, but alcohol can lower blood pressure further and potassium-containing salt substitutes can push potassium too high.
You can eat as normal while taking enalapril, but try to limit alcohol because it can increase the risk of low blood pressure. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without checking with your doctor. Swallow tablets with a glass of water.
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Further reading on Enalapril
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NHS website
Enalapril: a medicine to treat high blood pressure
NHS information about the medicine enalapril, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Enalapril
The official US prescribing information for Enalapril, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
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