Chlorothiazide has 17 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 1 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 4 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Lithium, Colestipol Hydrochloride, Corticosteroids. Patients taking Chlorothiazide should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 17
- Contraindicated
- 1
- Major
- 4
- Moderate
- 10
Contraindicated (1)
- Chlorothiazide + Lithium— Lithium should generally not be given with chlorothiazide diuretics, as diuretics reduce renal clearance of lithium and …
Major (4)
- Chlorothiazide + Colestipol Hydrochloride— Absorption of chlorothiazide is markedly decreased even when administered one hour before colestipol hydrochloride.
- Chlorothiazide + Corticosteroids— Intensified electrolyte depletion, particularly hypokalemia, may occur with concurrent use of corticosteroids and chloro…
- Chlorothiazide + Fludrocortisone Acetate— Potassium-depleting diuretics cause enhanced hypokalemia. Monitor serum potassium levels and use potassium supplements i…
- Chlorothiazide + Repository Corticotropin— Intensified electrolyte depletion, particularly hypokalemia, may occur with concurrent use of ACTH and chlorothiazide.
Moderate (10)
- Chlorothiazide + Acidifying Agents— Dosage adjustment of oral antidiabetic drugs may be required when used concurrently with chlorothiazide.
- Chlorothiazide + Alcohol— Potentiation of orthostatic hypotension may occur when alcohol is given concurrently with chlorothiazide.
- Chlorothiazide + Barbiturates— Potentiation of orthostatic hypotension may occur when barbiturates are given concurrently with chlorothiazide.
- Chlorothiazide + Cholestyramine Light— Cholestyramine may bind thiazide diuretics and reduce diuretic absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
- Chlorothiazide + Colestipol— Colestipol resin may bind thiazide diuretics and reduce diuretic absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
- Chlorothiazide + Insulin Human— Dosage adjustment of insulin may be required when used concurrently with chlorothiazide.
- Chlorothiazide + Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets— Monitor blood pressure, renal function, and electrolytes in patients on Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets and o…
- Chlorothiazide + Lithium Carbonate— Diuretic-induced sodium loss may reduce lithium clearance and increase serum lithium concentrations.
- Chlorothiazide + Norepinephrine— Possible decreased response to norepinephrine may occur, but not sufficient to preclude its use with chlorothiazide.
- Chlorothiazide + Tubocurarine— Possible increased responsiveness to tubocurarine may occur when used concurrently with chlorothiazide.