Does Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide Interact with Potassium Supplements?
CDI records a major classification for Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide and Potassium Supplements. The stored summary is: May promote serum potassium accumulation and result in hyperkalemia with triamterene, especially in patients with renal insufficiency. The mechanism involves potassium-sparing nature of triamterene. 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
- Major
- Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide Class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Potassium-sparing nature of triamterene
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide and your doctor is considering prescribing Potassium Supplements (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 how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider