Drug interactions
Carvedilol + Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide
Severity: Minor
Carvedilol and Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Carvedilol and an angiotensin receptor blocker with a thiazide are commonly used together, but the blood-pressure-lowering effects add up. This may cause symptomatic hypotension or dizziness, particularly at the start of treatment or after dose increases. Carvedilol may also mask hypoglycemia symptoms and rarely contributes to mild potassium elevation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carvedilol and Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Carvedilol belongs to Cardiovascular; Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive antihypertensive effect from combined beta/alpha-1 blockade, angiotensin receptor blockade and diuresis.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or titrating either drug, and counsel the patient about orthostatic symptoms. Check potassium and renal function periodically.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carvedilol with Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Carvedilol and Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Carvedilol and an angiotensin receptor blocker with a thiazide are commonly used together, but the blood-pressure-lowering effects add up. This may cause symptomatic hypotension or dizziness, particularly at the start of treatment or after dose increases. Carvedilol may also mask hypoglycemia symptoms and rarely contributes to mild potassium elevation.
How serious is the interaction between Carvedilol and Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
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 heart rate when starting or titrating either drug, and counsel the patient about orthostatic symptoms. Check potassium and renal function periodically.
What other medicines interact with Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide page.
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