Can Tekturna And Triamterene Be Taken Together?

Posted on Mon, 5 Sep 2016

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Question : I take Tekturna and Triamterene. I'm now told that its not a good mix.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

Regarding the combination of Tekturna (Aliskiren) and Triamterene there exists a possibility of an increased risk of hyperkalemia, because both drugs may lead to potassium retention within the body potentiating the risk for clinica lhyperkalemia.

Nevertheless, in daily practice, this adverse interaction has not been shown and no clear contraindications for their concomitant use exist.

You need to discuss with your prescribing doctor on the possibility of a safer alternative if it's possible.

Hope to have been helpful to you!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (20 hours later)

what is hyperkalemia?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hyperkalemia means increased potassium plasma levels.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Hyperkalemia means increased potassium plasma levels.

That is why I would recommend you to periodically check potassium levels.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Best wishes,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar