Ask your pharmacist

This app will never tell you what to do about a medication. These are topics worth raising with your pharmacist or care team before you change anything.

Grapefruit

Some heart medications interact with grapefruit and its juice. Ask your pharmacist whether yours do.

Potassium salt substitutes

"Lite" and no-salt products replace sodium with potassium, which some heart and blood pressure medications and kidney conditions make risky. Get a doctor's OK first.

Pain relievers

Some over-the-counter pain relievers affect blood pressure and bleeding risk. Ask your pharmacist which ones are safe with your medications.

Cold and flu products

Decongestants can raise blood pressure and heart rate. Ask your pharmacist before buying.

Sweeteners

Research on some sugar alcohols and heart health is still emerging. Ask your cardiac team.

Missed or doubled doses

Never decide in an app. Call your pharmacist or doctor; don't stop a heart medication on your own.

Supplements

Bring every supplement to your pharmacist before starting it.