Drug interactions
Reishi + Trandolapril
Severity: Minor
Reishi and Trandolapril: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Reishi mushroom has been reported to have blood pressure lowering effects in limited data. It may add to the hypotensive effect of trandolapril.
What this interaction means in plain words
Reishi and Trandolapril 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 hypotensive effect; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if the patient uses reishi supplements regularly.
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 Trandolapril
- Aliskiren + Trandolapril Contraindicated
- Protein a column + Trandolapril Contraindicated
- Sacubitril / valsartan + Trandolapril Contraindicated
- Sacubitril-valsartan + Trandolapril Contraindicated
- Aldesleukin + Trandolapril Major
- Amifostine + Trandolapril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Reishi with Trandolapril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Reishi and Trandolapril have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Reishi mushroom has been reported to have blood pressure lowering effects in limited data. It may add to the hypotensive effect of trandolapril.
How serious is the interaction between Reishi and Trandolapril?
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 the patient uses reishi supplements regularly.
What other medicines interact with Trandolapril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Trandolapril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Trandolapril page.
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