Spironolactone Interactions with Food and Herbs
Diuretic Herbs: Avoid diuretic herbs like Dandelion, Uva ursi, Juniper, Buchu, Cleavers, Horsetail, and Gravel root with spironolactone as they can cause additional diuresis.Magnesium-rich foods: Fish, dark greens and nuts which are rich in magnesium might interact with spironolactone when taken together resulting in the accumulation of excess magnesium in the body.
Sodium rich foods: Sodium-rich foods when taken by a patient on spironolactone will affect the excretion of excess water from the body.
Licorice:Licorice should not be used with diuretics like spironolactone as it can reduce the efficacy of spironolactone.
Spironolactone Interactions with Alcohol
Drinking alcohol while taking spironolactone can result in excessive dizziness.Advertisement
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