Hydrochlorothiazide and Tacrolimus interaction
Hydrochlorothiazide and Tacrolimus: the Tacrolimus prescribing label 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 Tacrolimus (ASTAGRAF XL) label · effective 2026-01-14
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions.
Concomitant use of agents associated with hyperkalemia (e.g., potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers) may increase the risk for hyperkalemia [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] .
Some antihypertensive drugs can increase the risk for hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] .
Hypertension Hypertension is a common adverse reaction of ASTAGRAF XL therapy and may require antihypertensive therapy [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] .
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