Drug interactions
Chlorthalidone + Juniper
Severity: Minor
Chlorthalidone and Juniper: minor interaction.
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Summary
Juniper has traditionally been used for its diuretic effect and may add to the fluid and electrolyte loss caused by chlorthalidone. High doses or prolonged use of juniper have been associated with renal irritation. Clinical data on this combination are limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chlorthalidone and Juniper 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 diuresis from herbal diuretic constituents; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Advise patients to avoid concurrent juniper products, or monitor electrolytes, renal function and blood pressure if they are used.
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 Chlorthalidone with Juniper?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Chlorthalidone and Juniper have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Juniper has traditionally been used for its diuretic effect and may add to the fluid and electrolyte loss caused by chlorthalidone. High doses or prolonged use of juniper have been associated with renal irritation. Clinical data on this combination are limited.
How serious is the interaction between Chlorthalidone and Juniper?
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 patients to avoid concurrent juniper products, or monitor electrolytes, renal function and blood pressure if they are used.
What other medicines interact with Chlorthalidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chlorthalidone with, for example, Amifostine, Atenolol-chlorthalidone, Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide. The full list is on the Chlorthalidone page.
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