Drug interactions
Amlodipine-olmesartan + Methyclothiazide
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-olmesartan and Methyclothiazide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Thiazide diuretics are commonly combined with ARBs and give additive blood pressure lowering. Excess hypotension or volume depletion can occur, and the ARB reduces thiazide-induced potassium loss. Sodium and kidney function may also change.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-olmesartan and Methyclothiazide 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
Additive antihypertensive effect via diuresis and RAAS blockade; the ARB offsets thiazide-related hypokalemia.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, electrolytes and renal function after starting or adjusting doses. Watch for volume depletion in older patients.
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-olmesartan
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-olmesartan Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-olmesartan Major
- Amiloride + Amlodipine-olmesartan Major
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Benazepril Major
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Captopril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-olmesartan with Methyclothiazide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-olmesartan and Methyclothiazide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Thiazide diuretics are commonly combined with ARBs and give additive blood pressure lowering. Excess hypotension or volume depletion can occur, and the ARB reduces thiazide-induced potassium loss. Sodium and kidney function may also change.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-olmesartan and Methyclothiazide?
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, electrolytes and renal function after starting or adjusting doses. Watch for volume depletion in older patients.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-olmesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-olmesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Amlodipine-olmesartan page.
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