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Patient Support Living with HF
Even little changes to your lifestyle can make a difference. ENTRESTO® Central, a patient support program, can help.
When you have HF, it's important to eat a balanced diet high in heart-healthy foods and low in salt. Salt causes the body to retain water, which can cause swelling and make it even harder for the heart to pump. And like any muscle, the heart may benefit from physical activity. Be sure to check with your doctor to find out which activities are right for you. For help living with HF, there's ENTRESTO Central.
When you have HF, it's important to know how to read labels correctly. For example, if a can of soup contains 2 servings and each serving has 500 mg of sodium, then eating the entire can adds up to 1,000 mg of sodium total. Simply multiply the number of servings by the sodium content listed to get the total amount of salt in the package.
Click here for a quick and easy guide to reading Nutrition Fact labels and other salt-reducing tips.
Try opting for fresh or frozen vegetables over canned vegetables, lean cuts of meat like chicken and fish, and fresh foods over prepackaged choices.
When cooking at home, try selecting healthy proteins, like chicken or fish, and roasting or steaming them instead of frying them in oil. You should also try to eat a variety of foods to get the nutrition you need. And remember, cooking without salt doesn't mean your food has to be boring. Try swapping salt for spices like cayenne or oregano for an added kick.
Engaging in everyday activities is a great way to stay active. 2,000 steps add up to approximately 1 mile of walking, so every little bit helps. Even vacuuming the house or raking the yard counts.
Start with a walk to the mailbox and build from there. To give you a sense of distance, 15 blocks is the approximate equivalent of walking 1 mile. Grab a friend or family member and make it a social affair.
You can be active even when watching television. Start by standing during commercial breaks. Try mixing it up with light stretching. While seated, roll your shoulders or squeeze a ball. Remember, every little bit helps.
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Click here to download an easy-to-fill-out tracker that will help you monitor your daily activities. Be sure to share this information with your doctor at your next appointment.
Remember, it is important to give your best effort to improve diet, be active, and keep up with treatment—instead of focusing on just one or another—in order to help successfully manage your condition.
ENTRESTO Central is a patient support program designed to help you stay on track with your HF management plan
There's a lot to think about when starting a new medicine. That's why there's ENTRESTO Central. With trained specialists available to answer any questions you may have, this program provides financial, lifestyle, and treatment support. Once enrolled, you'll receive a phone call and letter to help you understand what to expect. Enroll now or register by phone at 1-888-ENTRESTO (1-888-368-7378) Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET (excluding holidays).
Are you on ENTRESTO and looking for a program to help guide you through treatment?
Are you on ENTRESTO and concerned about the cost of your medicine?
Not on ENTRESTO but were recently diagnosed or hospitalized with HF?
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about ENTRESTO?
ENTRESTO can harm or cause death to your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about other ways to treat heart failure if you plan to become pregnant. If you get pregnant while taking ENTRESTO, tell your doctor right away.
INDICATION
What is ENTRESTO?
ENTRESTO is a prescription medicine used to reduce the risk of death and hospitalization in people with certain types of long-lasting (chronic) heart failure. ENTRESTO is usually used with other heart failure therapies, in place of an ACE inhibitor or other ARB therapy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about ENTRESTO?
ENTRESTO can harm or cause death to your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about other ways to treat heart failure if you plan to become pregnant. If you get pregnant while taking ENTRESTO, tell your doctor right away.
Who should not take ENTRESTO?
Do not take ENTRESTO if you
- are allergic to sacubitril or valsartan or any of the ingredients in ENTRESTO
- have had an allergic reaction including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat (angioedema) or trouble breathing while taking a type of medicine called an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
- take an ACE inhibitor medicine. Do not take ENTRESTO for at least 36 hours before or after you take an ACE inhibitor medicine. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking ENTRESTO if you are not sure if you take an ACE inhibitor medicine
- have diabetes and take a medicine that contains aliskiren
What should I tell my doctor before taking ENTRESTO?
Before you take ENTRESTO, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have kidney or liver problems or a history of hereditary angioedema; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You should either take ENTRESTO or breastfeed. You should not do both.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take potassium supplements or a salt substitute; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); lithium; or other medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems such as an ACE inhibitor, ARB, or aliskiren.
What are the possible side effects of ENTRESTO?
ENTRESTO may cause serious side effects including:
- angioedema that may cause trouble breathing and death. Get emergency medical help right away if you have symptoms of angioedema or trouble breathing. Do not take ENTRESTO again if you have had angioedema while taking ENTRESTO. People who are Black or who have had angioedema and take ENTRESTO may have a higher risk of having angioedema
- low blood pressure (hypotension). Call your doctor if you become dizzy or lightheaded, or you develop extreme fatigue
- kidney problems
- increased amount of potassium in your blood
The most common side effects were low blood pressure, high potassium, cough, dizziness, and kidney problems.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
INDICATION
What is ENTRESTO?
ENTRESTO is a prescription medicine used to reduce the risk of death and hospitalization in people with certain types of long-lasting (chronic) heart failure. ENTRESTO is usually used with other heart failure therapies, in place of an ACE inhibitor or other ARB therapy.
This information is not comprehensive. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING, and Patient Prescribing Information.
