Torsemide and Triamterene interaction
Torsemide and Triamterene: 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 Torsemide label · effective 2026-07-21
Ototoxicity Tinnitus and hearing loss (usually reversible) have been observed with loop diuretics, including torsemide.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Reduced diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects; risk of renal impairment.
Organic Anion Drugs: May decrease diuretic activity of torsemide.
The antihypertensive and diuretic effects of torsemide can be reduced by NSAIDs.
Monitor diuretic effect and blood pressure when used in combination with CYP2C9 inhibitor or inducer.
From the Triamterene (Dyrenium) label · effective 2024-12-05
Drug Interactions Caution should be used when lithium and diuretics are used concomitantly because diuretic-induced sodium loss may reduce the renal clearance of lithium and increase serum lithium levels with risk of lithium toxicity.
The effects of the following drugs may be potentiated when given together with triamterene: antihypertensive medication, other diuretics, preanesthetic and anesthetic agents, skeletal muscle relaxants (non-depolarizing).
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Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.