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Can I eat this with Eplerenone?
Eplerenone can raise potassium levels, so high-potassium foods and salt substitutes need limiting. Alcohol may increase dizziness.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 104 foods and drinks for Eplerenone (1 to avoid, 95 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Eplerenone with food?
- You can take eplerenone with or without food.
- Can I eat low-sodium salt with Eplerenone?
- No, avoid it. Do not use these because they contain a lot of potassium, which can make your potassium levels too high.
- Can I eat bananas with Eplerenone?
- Yes, with care. Try to limit bananas as they contain a lot of potassium. Your doctor or dietitian can help you make a low potassium diet.
- Can I eat avocados with Eplerenone?
- Yes, with care. Try to limit avocados as they contain a lot of potassium. Your doctor or dietitian can help you make a low potassium diet.
- Can I eat pulses with Eplerenone?
- Yes, with care. Try to limit pulses as they contain a lot of potassium. Your doctor or dietitian can help you make a low potassium diet.
- Can I eat nuts with Eplerenone?
- Yes, with care. Try to limit nuts as they contain a lot of potassium. Your doctor or dietitian can help you make a low potassium diet.
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1 · What do you take?
Eplerenone can raise potassium levels, so high-potassium foods and salt substitutes need limiting. Alcohol may increase dizziness.
Avoid low-sodium salt and salt substitutes because they contain a lot of potassium. Try to limit other high-potassium foods such as bananas, avocados, pulses, nuts and salmon. It's best to avoid alcohol when you first start taking eplerenone. Do not take any potassium supplements, including salt substitute tablets.
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When to take it: You can take eplerenone with or without food.
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Further reading on Eplerenone
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About eplerenone
NHS medicines information on eplerenone – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take eplerenone
NHS medicines information on who can take eplerenone and who may not be able to take it.
NHS website
How and when to take eplerenone
NHS medicines information on dosage for eplerenone, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
NHS website
Side effects of eplerenone
NHS medicines information on side effects of eplerenone and what you can do to cope.
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Taking eplerenone with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with eplerenone and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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