Drug Interactions between Aldactone and rifaximin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Aldactone (spironolactone)
- rifaximin
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Aldactone and rifaximin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Aldactone
A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with Aldactone.
- Aldactone is in the following drug classes: aldosterone receptor antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics.
- Aldactone is used to treat the following conditions:
rifaximin
A total of 71 drugs are known to interact with rifaximin.
- Rifaximin is in the drug class miscellaneous antibiotics.
- Rifaximin is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
spironolactone food
Applies to: Aldactone (spironolactone)
Spironolactone and ethanol (alcohol) may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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