Drug interactions
Bumetanide + Reishi
Severity: Minor
Bumetanide and Reishi: minor interaction.
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Summary
Reishi mushroom may have blood pressure-lowering properties, which could add to the effect of a loop diuretic. Evidence in humans is sparse.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bumetanide 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 hypotensive effect; mechanism is theoretical and not established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if the patient uses reishi supplements with bumetanide.
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 Bumetanide with Reishi?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bumetanide 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 mushroom may have blood pressure-lowering properties, which could add to the effect of a loop diuretic. Evidence in humans is sparse.
How serious is the interaction between Bumetanide 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 with bumetanide.
What other medicines interact with Bumetanide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bumetanide with, for example, Amifostine, Amikacin, Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide. The full list is on the Bumetanide page.
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