Drug interactions
Eprosartan + Shepherd's purse
Severity: Minor
Eprosartan and Shepherd's purse: minor interaction.
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Summary
Shepherd's purse has been reported to affect blood pressure and might oppose or destabilize the control achieved with eprosartan. This is theoretical and poorly documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eprosartan and Shepherd's purse 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 pharmacodynamic effect on vascular tone; mechanism not established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if the herb is used; consider avoiding it in patients with difficult-to-control hypertension.
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 Shepherd's purse?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eprosartan and Shepherd's purse have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Shepherd's purse has been reported to affect blood pressure and might oppose or destabilize the control achieved with eprosartan. This is theoretical and poorly documented.
How serious is the interaction between Eprosartan and Shepherd's purse?
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 herb is used; consider avoiding it in patients with difficult-to-control hypertension.
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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