
Build a care team—beyond doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, enlist the help of other family members, friends, and neighbors so everyone knows they can count on others to share responsibilities
Patient Support For caregivers
Many people with HF say their family and friends are the most important members of their support team. It's you, more than anyone, who knows them best, and because of this, their well-being depends on your well-being. That's why taking care of yourself is such a big factor in the care you are able to give your loved one.
You give physical care and emotional support. You may also be making decisions, doing research, helping pay bills, and providing transportation. Usually this also means making yourself available at all times.
If it all leaves you feeling frustrated, stressed, or overwhelmed, don't think you have to deal with it alone. These feelings are normal and there are places to turn for help.
Build a care team—beyond doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, enlist the help of other family members, friends, and neighbors so everyone knows they can count on others to share responsibilities
Find peer support groups—ask your doctor or hospital, or search online to see if there are caregiver assistance programs in your community you can join to connect with others for tips on coping and caring
Give your mind and body a break—play a brain game like a word puzzle or relax by taking a few moments to focus on your breathing
Set up time to be social—make plans to get out and see friends
Ask for professional help—if it's all getting to be too much, see your doctor about talking with a specialist
Click here to get the Caregiver Guidebook. If you're caring for someone with HF, this resource offers insights into ways to help your loved one manage their condition, as well as ways to practice self-care throughout the treatment journey.
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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.
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 angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or other angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) therapy.
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.
Do not take ENTRESTO if you
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.
ENTRESTO may cause serious side effects including:
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.
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 angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or other angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) therapy.
This information is not comprehensive. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING, and Patient Prescribing Information.