Drug interactions
Amlodipine-atorvastatin + Reishi
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Reishi: minor interaction.
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Summary
Reishi mushroom has been reported to lower blood pressure and could theoretically add to the effect of amlodipine. Clinical data are limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Reishi 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
Possible additive hypotensive effect; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if the patient uses reishi regularly and adjust antihypertensive therapy if needed.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-atorvastatin with Reishi?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Reishi have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Reishi mushroom has been reported to lower blood pressure and could theoretically add to the effect of amlodipine. Clinical data are limited.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Reishi?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure if the patient uses reishi regularly and adjust antihypertensive therapy if needed.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-atorvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-atorvastatin with, for example, Amifostine, Apalutamide, Atazanavir. The full list is on the Amlodipine-atorvastatin page.
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