Mitotane and Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide interaction

Mitotane and Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide label · effective 2026-02-10

Major

Mitotane: Avoid concomitant use of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and mitotane.

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Moderate

Spironolactone reduces mitotane plasma levels.

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Moderate

The effect of concomitant spironolactone on the pharmacokinetics of mitotane has not been studied; however, patients exhibited significantly lower mitotane levels compared to those who did not receive concomitant spironolactone despite receiving higher mitotane doses.

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From the Mitotane (Lysodren) label · effective 2026-03-03

Major

Spironolactone: Avoid concomitant use with LYSODREN.

Drug interactionsnames Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazideView label on DailyMed
Major

Avoid concomitant use of mitotane with spironolactone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

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Minor

Effects of Other Drugs on LYSODREN Spironolactone Spironolactone may block the action of mitotane.

Drug interactionsnames Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazideView label on DailyMed

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