Statins may interact with drugs
including calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem and immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine.
Not exact matches
Other confounding factors
including demographic data, cognitive status, vitality, mood, physical performance, and use of medication (cholinesterase inhibitors,
calcium channel blockers [CCBs], diuretics, alpha
blockers and anticholinergic drugs) were assessed.
The risk: Black cohosh may interfere with certain prescription medications,
including beta -
blockers and
calcium -
channel blockers.
•
Calcium -
channel blockers (blood pressure and heart medications) • Reglan (metoclopramide), a heartburn medication • Anti-nausea medications • Some cold and allergy medications • Major tranquilizers (
including haloperidol and phenothiazines) • Phenytoin (an anti-seizure medication) • Antidepressants
The list
includes heart drugs such as beta -
blockers and
calcium -
channel blockers; cholesterol - lowering statins; female hormones; anticonvulsants; opioids; and corticosteroids.
There are several types (classes) of blood - pressure lowering drugs that are commonly used
including Beta
blockers, ACE inhibitors and
Calcium channel blockers.
Top - selling blood - pressure medications
include lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), an ACE inhibitor; amlodipine (Norvasc), a
calcium channel blocker; hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ and various other brand names), a thiazide diuretic; furosemide (Lasix), a loop diuretic; and metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), a beta
blocker.