Does Benazepril Interact With Spironolactone?
Hyperkalemia Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene, and others) can increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Severity: Minor
Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Benazepril (ACE inhibitor) and Spironolactone (Potassium-sparing diuretic) is classified as a minor interaction.
What to Do
This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.
From the FDA Label
Hyperkalemia Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene, and others) can increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 01a3c9f6-41aa-47a7-8c56-5462c6b54416).
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Other Benazepril Interactions
Other Spironolactone Interactions
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- Spironolactone + Lithium(moderate)
- Spironolactone + Lovastatin(moderate)
- Spironolactone + Olmesartan(moderate)
- Spironolactone + Pravastatin(moderate)
- Spironolactone + Valsartan(moderate)
- Spironolactone + Digoxin(minor)
- Spironolactone + Enalapril(minor)
- Spironolactone + Lisinopril(minor)
- Spironolactone + Potassium Chloride(minor)
- Spironolactone + Ramipril(minor)