Chlorthalidone and Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide interaction
Chlorthalidone and Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Chlorthalidone (Thalitone) label · effective 2026-06-25
Effect of chlorthalidone on other drugs Chlorthalidone may add to or potentiate the action of other antihypertensive drugs.
Impaired Renal Function Changes in renal function including acute renal failure can be caused by diuretics.
From the Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide label · effective 2026-02-10
Concomitant administration of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide tablets with the following drugs or potassium sources may lead to severe hyperkalemia: • other potassium-sparing diuretics • ACE inhibitors • angiotensin II receptor antagonists • aldosterone blockers • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), e.g., indomethacin • heparin and low molecular…
Thiazides may add to or potentiate the action of other antihypertensive drugs.
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