Drug interactions
Amlodipine-benazepril + Reishi
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-benazepril and Reishi: 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
Reishi mushroom has been reported to lower blood pressure and may affect platelet function and glucose. It might add to the effect of amlodipine and benazepril, but evidence is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-benazepril 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
Theoretical additive hypotensive effect; mechanism not established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if reishi products are started or stopped. Reduce antihypertensive dose only if 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 Reishi?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-benazepril 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 may affect platelet function and glucose. It might add to the effect of amlodipine and benazepril, but evidence is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-benazepril 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 reishi products are started or stopped. Reduce antihypertensive dose only if 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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