Drug interactions
Amlodipine-benazepril + Forskolin
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-benazepril and Forskolin: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Forskolin is a vasodilating agent that raises intracellular cAMP and may lower blood pressure. Taken with an amlodipine-benazepril combination it could add to the blood pressure lowering effect, but the clinical data are very limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-benazepril and Forskolin 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
Theoretical additive vasodilation and hypotensive effect; the interaction is not well established.
What to do
Ask patients about use of forskolin supplements and monitor blood pressure if they are started or stopped. Reduce antihypertensive dosing only if symptomatic hypotension occurs.
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-benazepril with Forskolin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-benazepril and Forskolin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Forskolin is a vasodilating agent that raises intracellular cAMP and may lower blood pressure. Taken with an amlodipine-benazepril combination it could add to the blood pressure lowering effect, but the clinical data are very limited.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-benazepril and Forskolin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask patients about use of forskolin supplements and monitor blood pressure if they are started or stopped. Reduce antihypertensive dosing only if symptomatic hypotension occurs.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-benazepril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-benazepril with, for example, Aliskiren, Sacubitril / valsartan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Amlodipine-benazepril page.
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