Drug interactions
Maitake + Olmesartan
Severity: Minor
Maitake and Olmesartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maitake mushroom has shown blood pressure lowering effects in animal studies and may theoretically add to the effect of olmesartan. Human data are scarce and the clinical significance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Maitake and Olmesartan 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 additive antihypertensive effect; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if maitake supplements are used regularly with olmesartan. Adjust the antihypertensive dose if hypotension develops.
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 Maitake with Olmesartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Maitake and Olmesartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Maitake mushroom has shown blood pressure lowering effects in animal studies and may theoretically add to the effect of olmesartan. Human data are scarce and the clinical significance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Maitake and Olmesartan?
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 maitake supplements are used regularly with olmesartan. Adjust the antihypertensive dose if hypotension develops.
What other medicines interact with Olmesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Olmesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Olmesartan page.
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