Drug interactions
Amiloride + Juniper
Severity: Minor
Amiloride and Juniper: minor interaction.
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Summary
Juniper has diuretic activity and may add to the effect of amiloride, increasing fluid and electrolyte losses. Evidence is limited and large doses of juniper may harm the kidneys.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amiloride and Juniper have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive diuretic effect; the mechanism of juniper's diuresis is not well established.
What to do
Advise avoiding juniper products. If they are used, monitor volume status, blood pressure, electrolytes and renal function.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Amiloride
- Amiloride + Eplerenone Contraindicated
- Amiloride + Spironolactone Contraindicated
- Amiloride + Triamterene Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Amiloride Major
- Acemetacin + Amiloride Major
- Amiloride + Amlodipine-benazepril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amiloride with Juniper?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amiloride and Juniper have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Juniper has diuretic activity and may add to the effect of amiloride, increasing fluid and electrolyte losses. Evidence is limited and large doses of juniper may harm the kidneys.
How serious is the interaction between Amiloride and Juniper?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise avoiding juniper products. If they are used, monitor volume status, blood pressure, electrolytes and renal function.
What other medicines interact with Amiloride?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amiloride with, for example, Eplerenone, Spironolactone, Triamterene. The full list is on the Amiloride page.
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