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Can I eat this with Perindopril?
Salt substitutes are high in potassium and can push potassium too high with perindopril; alcohol can lower blood pressure too far. Other foods and drinks are fine.
Also sold as Coversyl, Coversyl Arginine. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Our ACE inhibitors page also covers Perindopril and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Perindopril’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 30 foods and drinks for Perindopril (1 to avoid, 27 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Perindopril with food?
- Take it in the morning before breakfast, at the same time every day (your first dose may be taken at bedtime).
- Can I eat salt substitutes with Perindopril?
- No, avoid it. Do not use salt substitutes such as Lo-Salt, as they are high in potassium; use ordinary salt sparingly instead.
- Can I drink alcohol with Perindopril?
- Yes, with care. Stop drinking for the first few days and after any dose increase, and stay within 14 units a week.
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1 · What do you take?
Salt substitutes are high in potassium and can push potassium too high with perindopril; alcohol can lower blood pressure too far. Other foods and drinks are fine.
Do not use salt substitutes such as Lo-Salt, as they are high in potassium. Alcohol can make perindopril lower your blood pressure too much, so it is best to stop drinking it for the first few days or after a dose increase. There are no other foods or drinks you need to be careful with.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take it in the morning before breakfast, at the same time every day (your first dose may be taken at bedtime).
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Further reading on Perindopril
The pages our answers quote. Every answer shows “Where this comes from” with the exact words, checked 6 October 2026. How we check
NHS website
About perindopril
NHS medicines information on perindopril – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take perindopril
NHS medicines information on who can take perindopril and who may not be able to take it.
NHS website
How and when to take perindopril
NHS medicines information on dosage for perindopril, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of perindopril
NHS medicines information on side effects of perindopril and what you can do to cope.
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Taking perindopril with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with perindopril and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
The Journal
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