Drug interactions
Doxazosin + Salsalate
Severity: Minor
Doxazosin and Salsalate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Salsalate is a salicylate prodrug with weak prostaglandin inhibition and may modestly reduce the antihypertensive effect of doxazosin. Clinically important loss of blood pressure control is uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Doxazosin and Salsalate 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
Reduced vasodilatory prostaglandin synthesis with possible sodium and water retention.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure when salsalate is started or used long term and adjust the antihypertensive regimen 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Doxazosin with Salsalate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Doxazosin and Salsalate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Salsalate is a salicylate prodrug with weak prostaglandin inhibition and may modestly reduce the antihypertensive effect of doxazosin. Clinically important loss of blood pressure control is uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Doxazosin and Salsalate?
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 when salsalate is started or used long term and adjust the antihypertensive regimen if control worsens.
What other medicines interact with Doxazosin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Doxazosin with, for example, Alfuzosin, Amifostine, Avanafil. The full list is on the Doxazosin page.
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