Drug interactions
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Pioglitazone
Severity: Minor
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Pioglitazone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Hydrochlorothiazide can raise blood glucose and may weaken the effect of pioglitazone. The effect is usually modest and manageable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Pioglitazone 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-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Pioglitazone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Thiazide-induced impairment of insulin secretion and sensitivity opposes glucose lowering.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c and adjust antidiabetic therapy if control worsens.
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
- Aliskiren + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Contraindicated
- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amifostine + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amiloride + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
Other interactions of Pioglitazone
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Pioglitazone 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 can raise blood glucose and may weaken the effect of pioglitazone. The effect is usually modest and manageable.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Pioglitazone?
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 glucose and HbA1c and adjust antidiabetic therapy if control worsens.
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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