-alcohol
-atorvastatin
-barbiturates
-cholestyramine
-colestipol
-digoxin
-dofetilide
-furosemide
-irbesartan
-lithium
-medicines for blood pressure
-medicines for diabetes
-medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-narcotic medicines for pain
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-potassium supplements
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-dehydration
-diabetes
-gout
-kidney disease or kidney stones
-liver disease
-pancreatitis
-small amount of urine or difficulty passing urine
-an unusual or allergic reaction to aliskiren, hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure as directed. Ask your health care provider what your blood pressure should be. Also, find out when you should contact him or her.
Women should inform theirhealth care providerif they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child, especially in the second or third trimester. Talk to your health careproviderfor more information.
This drug may increase your blood sugar. Ask your health care provider if changes in diet or drugs are needed if you have diabetes.
If you have diabetes and take a drug known as an ACE inhibitor or ARB, do not take this drug. Talk to your health care provider if questions.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are using this drug without asking your health care provider for advice. Some drugs may increase your blood pressure.
Check with your doctor or health care provider if you get an attack of severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, or if you sweat a lot. The loss of too much body fluid can make it dangerous for you to take this drug.
Avoid salt substitutes unless you are told otherwise by your health care provider. Talk to your health care provider about other dietary needs.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how thisdrug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this drug. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Talk to your health care provider about your risk of skin cancer. You may be more at risk for skin cancer if you take this drug.
Thisdrug can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Do not throw out the packet in the container. It keeps the medicine dry. Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.