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Does Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide Interact with Mao Inhibitors?

Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide and Mao Inhibitors have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Dual blockade of RAS with ACE inhibitors and valsartan is associated with increased risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and acute renal failure. Avoid combined use. The mechanism involves dual inhibition of renin-angiotensin system. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Severity
Contraindicated
Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide Class
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Management
Do not take together
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

How This Interaction Works

The interaction between Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide and Mao Inhibitors occurs because dual inhibition of renin-angiotensin system. Clinically, this means dual blockade of ras with ace inhibitors and valsartan is associated with increased risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and acute renal failure. avoid combined use. Because of the severity of this interaction, these medications are contraindicated — meaning they should not be taken together under any circumstances. If you are currently taking both, contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss alternatives.

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide and your doctor is considering prescribing Mao Inhibitors (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 about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
  • Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
  • Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider
💊 Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide(Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide)+💊 Mao Inhibitors

Severity & Interaction Details

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contraindicated
Avoid this combination
FDA labeling lists this pair as contraindicated. The risk outweighs the benefit in nearly all cases.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Drug B class
—
Source
NLP:valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide

What this means in plain English

Dual blockade of RAS with ACE inhibitors and valsartan is associated with increased risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and acute renal failure. Avoid combined use.

What the FDA label says

"Dual inhibition of renin-angiotensin system"

📖 Source: NLP:valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide

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Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.