Drug interactions
Candesartan + Chlorthalidone
Severity: Minor
Candesartan and Chlorthalidone: minor interaction.
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Summary
The combination gives additive blood pressure lowering and is widely used. Candesartan reduces the potassium loss caused by chlorthalidone, but volume depletion can lead to hypotension or reduced renal function.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan and Chlorthalidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Candesartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Chlorthalidone belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Complementary effects: thiazide natriuresis with angiotensin receptor blockade, which lowers aldosterone-driven potassium excretion.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, potassium and creatinine after initiation or dose changes.
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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Other interactions of Chlorthalidone
Other interactions of Candesartan
- Aliskiren + Candesartan Contraindicated
- Candesartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Candesartan Major
- Amiloride + Candesartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Candesartan Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Candesartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan with Chlorthalidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan and Chlorthalidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. The combination gives additive blood pressure lowering and is widely used. Candesartan reduces the potassium loss caused by chlorthalidone, but volume depletion can lead to hypotension or reduced renal function.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan and Chlorthalidone?
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, potassium and creatinine after initiation or dose changes.
What other medicines interact with Chlorthalidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chlorthalidone with, for example, Amifostine, Atenolol-chlorthalidone, Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide. The full list is on the Chlorthalidone page.
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