Drug interactions
Eprosartan + Maitake
Severity: Minor
Eprosartan and Maitake: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maitake mushroom has been reported to lower blood pressure in animal and limited human data. It could add to the effect of eprosartan, although clinical evidence is sparse.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eprosartan 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; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if the patient takes maitake supplements regularly. Adjust the antihypertensive dose if hypotension develops.
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 Eprosartan
- Aliskiren + Eprosartan Contraindicated
- Eprosartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Eprosartan Major
- Amiloride + Eprosartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Eprosartan Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Eprosartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Eprosartan with Maitake?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eprosartan 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 pressure in animal and limited human data. It could add to the effect of eprosartan, although clinical evidence is sparse.
How serious is the interaction between Eprosartan 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 if the patient takes maitake supplements regularly. Adjust the antihypertensive dose if hypotension develops.
What other medicines interact with Eprosartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eprosartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Eprosartan page.
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