Drug Interactions With Amiloride (Cont.)

 
Potassium
In general, products containing potassium should not be used with amiloride, due to the risk of high potassium levels (hyperkalemia).
 
Spironolactone
Amiloride should not be taken with spironolactone. Taking these two medications together increases your risk of high potassium levels (hyperkalemia).
 
Tacrolimus
Combining amiloride with tacrolimus can increase the risk of high potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia). Your healthcare provider should check your potassium levels regularly during treatment.
 
Triamterene Products
Taking amiloride with medications that contain triamterene can increase the risk of high potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia). Your healthcare provider should check your potassium levels regularly during treatment.
 

Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Amiloride

It is possible that not all drug interactions with amiloride were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific interactions that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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