Drug interactions
Furosemide + Juniper
Severity: Minor
Furosemide and Juniper: minor interaction.
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Summary
Juniper has diuretic properties and may add to furosemide's fluid and electrolyte losses. Large amounts of juniper may be irritating to the kidney, so the combination could worsen volume depletion or renal function.
What this interaction means in plain words
Furosemide and Juniper 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
Additive diuretic effect; juniper's diuresis is attributed to renal irritation, and the interaction is largely theoretical.
What to do
Advise patients to avoid medicinal juniper products while on furosemide; monitor fluid status, electrolytes and renal function if used.
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 Furosemide with Juniper?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Furosemide and Juniper have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Juniper has diuretic properties and may add to furosemide's fluid and electrolyte losses. Large amounts of juniper may be irritating to the kidney, so the combination could worsen volume depletion or renal function.
How serious is the interaction between Furosemide and Juniper?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to avoid medicinal juniper products while on furosemide; monitor fluid status, electrolytes and renal function if used.
What other medicines interact with Furosemide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Furosemide with, for example, Amifostine, Amikacin, Carbenoxolone. The full list is on the Furosemide page.
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