Drug interactions
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Methyl aminolevulinate
Severity: Minor
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Methyl aminolevulinate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Hydrochlorothiazide is photosensitizing and may add to the photoreaction of photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate. This could increase local skin reactions.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Methyl aminolevulinate 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
Additive photosensitization.
What to do
Advise sun protection and watch for exaggerated skin reactions after treatment. Treatment need not be altered 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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Other interactions of Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide
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- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amifostine + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amiloride + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with Methyl aminolevulinate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Methyl aminolevulinate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hydrochlorothiazide is photosensitizing and may add to the photoreaction of photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate. This could increase local skin reactions.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Methyl aminolevulinate?
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 sun protection and watch for exaggerated skin reactions after treatment. Treatment need not be altered routinely.
What other medicines interact with Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide page.
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