Fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazide and Sodium polystyrene sulfonate interaction
Fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazide and Sodium polystyrene sulfonate: the Fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazide prescribing label describes 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 Fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazide (Fosinopril Sodium and Hydrochlorothiazide) label · effective 2024-04-28
Drug Interactions Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics As noted above (“Derangements of Serum Electrolytes”), the net effect of fosinopril sodium and hydrochlorothiazide may be to elevate a patient’s serum potassium, to reduce it, or to leave it unchanged.
Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene, and others) or potassium supplements can increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
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