Drug interactions
Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Maitake
Severity: Minor
Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Maitake: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maitake mushroom may lower blood pressure and blood glucose, which could add to the effects of antihypertensive therapy. A hypokalemic effect has been suggested but is poorly documented. Clinical evidence is minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atenolol-chlorthalidone 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
Possible additive blood pressure lowering; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and serum potassium if the supplement is used regularly.
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 Atenolol-chlorthalidone with Maitake?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atenolol-chlorthalidone 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 may lower blood pressure and blood glucose, which could add to the effects of antihypertensive therapy. A hypokalemic effect has been suggested but is poorly documented. Clinical evidence is minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Atenolol-chlorthalidone 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 and serum potassium if the supplement is used regularly.
What other medicines interact with Atenolol-chlorthalidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atenolol-chlorthalidone with, for example, Acebutolol, Aldesleukin, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Atenolol-chlorthalidone page.
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