Drug interactions
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Bitter melon
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Bitter melon: minor interaction.
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Summary
Bitter melon has glucose-lowering and possible mild diuretic activity, and hydrochlorothiazide can itself cause hypokalemia and raise glucose. Combined use might add to electrolyte disturbance or alter glycemic control, although the evidence is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Bitter melon 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 effects on potassium loss and glucose handling; the mechanism is not clearly established.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium and blood glucose in patients who use bitter melon regularly, especially if they have diabetes.
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 Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with Bitter melon?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Bitter melon have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Bitter melon has glucose-lowering and possible mild diuretic activity, and hydrochlorothiazide can itself cause hypokalemia and raise glucose. Combined use might add to electrolyte disturbance or alter glycemic control, although the evidence is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Bitter melon?
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 serum potassium and blood glucose in patients who use bitter melon regularly, especially if they have diabetes.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan page.
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