Drug Interactions With Olmesartan

Diuretics or potassium supplements can cause drug interactions with olmesartan, such as a blood pressure that is too low or excessive potassium levels in the blood. Your body may also metabolize the drugs differently than intended if they are taken together. In order to prevent these drug interactions with olmesartan, your healthcare provider may change the dosage of your medications or monitor you more closely.

 

An Overview of Drug Interactions With Olmesartan

Olmesartan medoxomil (Benicar®) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of these olmesartan interactions can include:
 

More Detail About Olmesartan Interactions

The following paragraphs explain in detail how certain drugs can have a negative interaction when combined with olmesartan.
 
 
Diuretics
When taking olmesartan with a diuretic, your blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when olmesartan is first started. In order to decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dosages of either medicine, start you on a lower dose of olmesartan, and/or monitor you more closely.
 
Potassium Supplements
If you are taking a potassium supplement and olmesartan, the levels of potassium in your blood may become too high. This can cause serious problems. Talk to your healthcare provider about using potassium and olmesartan together in your situation.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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