Drug interactions
Maitake + Telmisartan
Severity: Minor
Maitake and Telmisartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maitake mushroom has been reported to have blood pressure lowering properties and could add to the effect of telmisartan. Clinical data are limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Maitake and Telmisartan 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 telmisartan. Reduce the telmisartan dose only if hypotension occurs.
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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- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Telmisartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Maitake with Telmisartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Maitake and Telmisartan 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 been reported to have blood pressure lowering properties and could add to the effect of telmisartan. Clinical data are limited.
How serious is the interaction between Maitake and Telmisartan?
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 telmisartan. Reduce the telmisartan dose only if hypotension occurs.
What other medicines interact with Telmisartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Telmisartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Telmisartan page.
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