Drug Interaction Report

Xipamide and Asenapine Transdermal Patch: Interaction Details

Name: Xipamide and Asenapine Transdermal Patch Interaction
Creator: Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS

A pharmacist-reviewed analysis of the Xipamide and Asenapine Transdermal Patch interaction: the documented clinical effects, severity rating, onset, mechanism, and management considerations, with cited references throughout.

AI-assisted, pharmacist-reviewed · Source data updated Jul 11, 2026 · Sources: FDA labeling, DDInter 2.0, cited literature

Xipamide

No brand names on record

Asenapine Transdermal Patch

Secuado Secuado®

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS

Updated Jul 11, 2026

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Interaction severity

Moderate

Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.

Minor

Moderate

Major

Contraindicated

How we grade severity & evidence

Severity levels

Contraindicated: These should generally not be used together.
Major: Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
Moderate: Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
Minor: Usually limited clinical impact.

Evidence grades

Established: Well documented — supported by controlled studies or strong clinical data.
Probable: Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.
Suspected: Some evidence suggests this interaction, but it is not well established.
Possible: Limited or conflicting evidence; the interaction may occur.
Theoretical: Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Ratings come from the documented interaction literature and are reviewed by a pharmacist. They describe the documented risk of the combination, not what will necessarily happen to you — your dose, timing, and health picture all matter.

Of 49 documented Xipamide interactions, 14 are rated moderate — including this one.

Onset

unspecified

Evidence

theoretical

Severity

Moderate

What happens

An increased risk of hypotension

Interaction Deep Dive

Coadministration of asenapine and diuretics may increase the risk of hypotension. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dosage accordingly¹²³.

Why it happens (mechanism)

Additive hypotensive effects

Common questions

Can I take Xipamide and Asenapine Transdermal Patch together?

An increased risk of hypotension Always confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber before making any change.

How serious is the Xipamide and Asenapine Transdermal Patch interaction?

It is rated moderate. Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.

How quickly could this interaction happen?

The documented onset is "unspecified". The timing of this interaction is not well characterized.

How strong is the evidence for this interaction?

The evidence is graded "theoretical". Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Questions for your pharmacist

Does my dose of Xipamide or Asenapine Transdermal Patch need adjusting while I take them together?
What symptoms should prompt me to call you or my prescriber right away?
Does the timing of my doses matter for this combination?
Is there anything you'd monitor while I'm on both?

References (3)

Product Information: SAPHRIS(R) oral sublingual tablets, asenapine oral sublingual tablets. Allergan USA, Inc. (per DailyMed), Madison, NJ, 2021. DailyMed
Product Information: SECUADO® transdermal system, asenapine transdermal system. Noven Therapeutics LLC (per DailyMed), Miami, FL, 2023. DailyMed
Product Information: Asenapine oral sublingual tablets, asenapine oral sublingual tablets. Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd (per DailyMed), Bedminster, NJ, 2025. DailyMed

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