Drug interactions
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Tretinoin
Severity: Minor
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Tretinoin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Hydrochlorothiazide is a known photosensitizer, and tretinoin can make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Together they may increase the risk of sunburn-like reactions, particularly if tretinoin is topical and applied to sun-exposed skin.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Tretinoin 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; Tretinoin belongs to Dermatology.
Why it happens
Additive photosensitizing effects of both agents on the skin.
What to do
Advise strict sun protection with broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing, and avoid tanning devices. Reassess therapy if photosensitivity reactions occur.
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 Tretinoin
- Doxycycline + Tretinoin Major
- Minocycline + Tretinoin Major
- Omadacycline + Tretinoin Major
- Palovarotene + Tretinoin Major
- Sarecycline + Tretinoin Major
- Tetracycline + Tretinoin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with Tretinoin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Tretinoin 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 a known photosensitizer, and tretinoin can make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Together they may increase the risk of sunburn-like reactions, particularly if tretinoin is topical and applied to sun-exposed skin.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Tretinoin?
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 strict sun protection with broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing, and avoid tanning devices. Reassess therapy if photosensitivity reactions occur.
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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