Drug interactions
Captopril + Maitake
Severity: Minor
Captopril and Maitake: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Maitake mushroom has been reported to lower blood glucose and blood pressure in limited studies. Combined with captopril it may add to the antihypertensive effect and, in diabetic patients, to glucose lowering.
What this interaction means in plain words
Captopril and Maitake 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
Possible additive blood pressure lowering; ACE inhibitors may also increase insulin sensitivity.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and blood glucose if maitake is taken regularly, especially in patients on antidiabetic drugs.
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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- Captopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
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- Amiloride + Captopril Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Captopril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Captopril with Maitake?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Captopril and Maitake have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Maitake mushroom has been reported to lower blood glucose and blood pressure in limited studies. Combined with captopril it may add to the antihypertensive effect and, in diabetic patients, to glucose lowering.
How serious is the interaction between Captopril and Maitake?
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 and blood glucose if maitake is taken regularly, especially in patients on antidiabetic drugs.
What other medicines interact with Captopril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Captopril with, for example, Aliskiren, Sacubitril / valsartan, Sacubitril-valsartan. The full list is on the Captopril page.
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