Drug interactions
Bosentan + Reishi
Severity: Minor
Bosentan and Reishi: minor interaction.
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Summary
Reishi has been reported to have blood pressure lowering effects, so additive hypotension with bosentan is theoretically possible. There is no solid clinical evidence of a meaningful interaction.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bosentan 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
Possible additive blood pressure lowering effect; not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if the patient uses reishi supplements regularly. No dose change is needed routinely.
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 Bosentan with Reishi?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bosentan 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 has been reported to have blood pressure lowering effects, so additive hypotension with bosentan is theoretically possible. There is no solid clinical evidence of a meaningful interaction.
How serious is the interaction between Bosentan 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 the patient uses reishi supplements regularly. No dose change is needed routinely.
What other medicines interact with Bosentan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bosentan with, for example, Cyclosporin, Glibenclamide, Glyburide-metformin. The full list is on the Bosentan page.
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