Drug interactions
Felodipine + Forskolin
Severity: Minor
Felodipine and Forskolin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase and may cause vasodilation, so it could theoretically add to felodipine's blood pressure lowering. Clinical evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Felodipine and Forskolin 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
Theoretical additive vasodilation via cAMP-mediated smooth muscle relaxation.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if forskolin supplements are used with felodipine.
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 Felodipine with Forskolin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Felodipine and Forskolin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase and may cause vasodilation, so it could theoretically add to felodipine's blood pressure lowering. Clinical evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Felodipine and Forskolin?
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 forskolin supplements are used with felodipine.
What other medicines interact with Felodipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Felodipine with, for example, Itraconazole, Aldesleukin, Amifostine. The full list is on the Felodipine page.
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