Dyazide Drug Interactions

If certain medications are combined with Dyazide, drug interactions are a possible concern. These interactions can affect the levels of some drugs in your blood, decrease their effectiveness, and increase your risk of side effects. Among the medicines that can potentially lead to Dyazide drug interactions are amiloride, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and laxatives.

 

An Overview of Dyazide Drug Interactions

Dyazide® (triamterene-HCTZ) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of the medications that can lead to Dyazide drug interactions include:
 
 
 
  • Other blood pressure medicines
     
  • Corticosteroids, such as:
     
    • Prednisone
    • Hydrocortisone (Cortef®)
    • Dexamethasone (Decadron®, Dexone®, Hexadrol®)
 
 
  • Potassium-containing products, such as:
     
    • Potassium chloride (K-Dur®, Klor-Con®, Micro-K®)
    • Potassium citrate (Urocit-K®, Polycitra-K®)
    • Potassium gluconate
    • Potassium phosphate (Neutra-Phos-K®, K-Phos®)
    • Salt substitutes (used to flavor food)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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