Drug interactions
Lisinopril + Patiromer
Severity: Minor
Lisinopril and Patiromer: minor interaction.
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Summary
Patiromer binds cations in the gut, but it has not been shown to meaningfully affect lisinopril absorption. No clinically important interaction is expected.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lisinopril and Patiromer have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Lisinopril belongs to Cardiovascular; Patiromer belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Theoretical binding in the gastrointestinal tract; not shown to be clinically relevant.
What to do
No dose separation is needed for lisinopril, though routine serum potassium monitoring remains appropriate.
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 Lisinopril
- Aliskiren + Lisinopril Contraindicated
- Lisinopril + Protein a column Contraindicated
- Lisinopril + Sacubitril / valsartan Contraindicated
- Lisinopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Lisinopril Major
- Amiloride + Lisinopril Major
Other interactions of Patiromer
- Alogliptin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Canagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Carvedilol + Patiromer Moderate
- Ciprofloxacin + Patiromer Moderate
- Dapagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Empagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Lisinopril with Patiromer?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lisinopril and Patiromer have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Patiromer binds cations in the gut, but it has not been shown to meaningfully affect lisinopril absorption. No clinically important interaction is expected.
How serious is the interaction between Lisinopril and Patiromer?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No dose separation is needed for lisinopril, though routine serum potassium monitoring remains appropriate.
What other medicines interact with Lisinopril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lisinopril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Lisinopril page.
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