Drug interactions
Etodolac + Terazosin
Severity: Minor
Etodolac and Terazosin: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Etodolac may blunt the antihypertensive effect of terazosin with regular use. The effect is typically small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Etodolac and Terazosin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Etodolac belongs to Musculoskeletal; Terazosin belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
NSAID inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis promotes sodium and fluid retention.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if etodolac is used regularly, and use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
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 Etodolac with Terazosin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Etodolac and Terazosin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Etodolac may blunt the antihypertensive effect of terazosin with regular use. The effect is typically small.
How serious is the interaction between Etodolac and Terazosin?
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 etodolac is used regularly, and use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
What other medicines interact with Terazosin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Terazosin with, for example, Alfuzosin, Amifostine, Avanafil. The full list is on the Terazosin page.
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