Does Olmesartan Medoxomil Amlodipine Besylate Hydrochlorothiazide Interact with Colestipol?
CDI records a moderate classification for Olmesartan Medoxomil Amlodipine Besylate Hydrochlorothiazide and Colestipol. The stored summary is: Reduces absorption of hydrochlorothiazide, decreasing its therapeutic effect. The mechanism involves bile acid sequestrant binds thiazide in the gastrointestinal tract. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Olmesartan Medoxomil Amlodipine Besylate Hydrochlorothiazide Class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Bile acid sequestrant binds thiazide in the gastrointestinal tract
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Olmesartan Medoxomil Amlodipine Besylate Hydrochlorothiazide and your doctor is considering prescribing Colestipol (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider