Interaction Checker

Potassium iodide interactions

Potassium iodide (SSKI, ThyroSafe, iOSAT) has 57 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 0 major, 53 moderate, 4 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Moderate interactions (53)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Atenolol and chlorthalidonebeta blockerModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • BenazeprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Benazepril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • CaptoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Dalfampridinepotassium supplementModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • EnalaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Enalapril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • EnalaprilatACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • FosinoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • LisinoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Lithiumserotonergic drugModerate

    Drug Interactions: Concurrent use with lithium or antithyroid drugs may potentiate the hypothyroid and goitrogenic effects of these medications. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugModerate

    Drug Interactions: Concurrent use with lithium or antithyroid drugs may potentiate the hypothyroid and goitrogenic effects of these medications. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • NateglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • PerindoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • PotassiumVitamin and mineralModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Potassium chloridepotassium supplementModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Potassium citratepotassium supplementModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugModerate

    Drug Interactions: Concurrent use with lithium or antithyroid drugs may potentiate the hypothyroid and goitrogenic effects of these medications. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Quinapril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • RamiprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Sodium polystyrene sulfonatepotassium supplementModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • TrandolaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (4)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneMinor

    Warnings Potassium iodide can cause fetal harm, abnormal thyroid function, and goiter when administered to a pregnant woman. (Potassium iodide label, Warnings)

  • Levothyroxine and liothyroninethyroid hormoneMinor

    Warnings Potassium iodide can cause fetal harm, abnormal thyroid function, and goiter when administered to a pregnant woman. (Potassium iodide label, Warnings)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneMinor

    Warnings Potassium iodide can cause fetal harm, abnormal thyroid function, and goiter when administered to a pregnant woman. (Potassium iodide label, Warnings)

  • Teriparatidethyroid hormoneMinor

    Warnings Potassium iodide can cause fetal harm, abnormal thyroid function, and goiter when administered to a pregnant woman. (Potassium iodide label, Warnings)

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Not medical advice. Severity reflects the label's wording, not your circumstances. A "major" flag can be routine under supervision and a "minor" one can matter at high doses. Ask a pharmacist.