Drug interactions
Butcher's broom + Terazosin
Severity: Minor
Butcher's broom and Terazosin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Butcher's broom contains constituents with alpha-adrenergic agonist activity that could theoretically oppose terazosin. No reliable clinical reports establish a meaningful effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Butcher's broom and Terazosin 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
Theoretical pharmacodynamic antagonism between herbal alpha-agonist activity and alpha-1 blockade.
What to do
No routine action is needed; reassess blood pressure or urinary symptoms if the response to terazosin appears reduced.
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 Butcher's broom with Terazosin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Butcher's broom and Terazosin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Butcher's broom contains constituents with alpha-adrenergic agonist activity that could theoretically oppose terazosin. No reliable clinical reports establish a meaningful effect.
How serious is the interaction between Butcher's broom and Terazosin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action is needed; reassess blood pressure or urinary symptoms if the response to terazosin appears reduced.
What other medicines interact with Terazosin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Terazosin with, for example, Alfuzosin, Amifostine, Avanafil. The full list is on the Terazosin page.
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