How
Potassium
interacts with
Thiazide diuretics
Interaction Type:
Depletions
Interaction Rating:
Study Supported
These medications may decrease the amount of potassium in the body. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.
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These drugs include
hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide, indapamide, metolazone, chlorthalidone, hydroflumethiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide, benzthiazide, methyclothiazide, bendroflumethiazide.
References
View Abstract:
Petri M, et al. The Metabolic Effects of Thiazide Therapy in the Elderly: A Population Study. Age Ageing. May1986;15(3):151-55.
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