Drug interactions
Amlodipine-benazepril + Maitake
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-benazepril and Maitake: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maitake mushroom extracts have shown blood pressure lowering activity in animal and limited human reports. Combined with amlodipine and benazepril, an additive hypotensive effect is theoretically possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-benazepril and Maitake 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 hypotensive effect; the mechanism of maitake's effect is not established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure when maitake supplements are started or stopped. Adjust antihypertensive dosing only if hypotension develops.
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 Maitake?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-benazepril and Maitake have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Maitake mushroom extracts have shown blood pressure lowering activity in animal and limited human reports. Combined with amlodipine and benazepril, an additive hypotensive effect is theoretically possible.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-benazepril and Maitake?
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 when maitake supplements are started or stopped. Adjust antihypertensive dosing only if hypotension develops.
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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