Drug interactions
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone + Cornsilk
Severity: Minor
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Cornsilk: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cornsilk is used as a herbal diuretic and may have mild potassium-wasting effects. With chlorthalidone this could add to fluid and potassium loss, but clinical data are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Cornsilk 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 diuretic and kaliuretic effects; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Advise patients to avoid herbal diuretics unless advised. If used, check serum potassium and blood pressure.
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 Azilsartan-chlorthalidone with Cornsilk?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Cornsilk have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cornsilk is used as a herbal diuretic and may have mild potassium-wasting effects. With chlorthalidone this could add to fluid and potassium loss, but clinical data are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Cornsilk?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to avoid herbal diuretics unless advised. If used, check serum potassium and blood pressure.
What other medicines interact with Azilsartan-chlorthalidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Azilsartan-chlorthalidone with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Azilsartan-chlorthalidone page.
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