Drug & supplement interaction

Birch + Atenolol, Chlortalidone

Atenolol, Chlortalidone brand names: AtenixCo, Totaretic, Tenoret 50.

Minor Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated December 2024
The bottom line Minor

Birch has a minor interaction with Atenolol, Chlortalidone. Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Birch and Atenolol, Chlortalidone

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Minor

DIURETIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Atenolol, Chlortalidone

Atenolol, Chlortalidone falls under DIURETIC DRUGS — the group Birch interacts with.

Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Severity Minor Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version. Your medicine combines atenolol (a beta-blocker that calms the heart) with chlortalidone, which is a water pill. Birch leaf is also thought to have a mild diuretic effect, meaning it can make you pass more urine and salts. So the worry is really about overlapping water-pill action, not a deep chemical clash.

This is theoretical, based on how the plants work, not on strong studies, and it's rated minor. Still, doubling up on fluid loss could leave you a little dehydrated, dizzy, or lightheaded, especially when standing up. If you notice extra thirst, muscle cramps, or feeling faint, check in with your pharmacist or doctor before changing anything. An occasional cup of birch tea is far less concerning than concentrated birch supplements.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Birch Also Interacts With Other Medications

Birch has 74 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Atenolol, Chlortalidone one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Minor 74 No known interaction 2,756 (incl. Atenolol, Chlortalidone)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Atenolol, Chlortalidone

This page covers Birch only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Atenolol, Chlortalidone page lists 229 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Dolomite (major) and Indian Snakeroot (major).

By severity: 9 major · 197 moderate · 23 minor.

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One more smart check

Taking Birch as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 116 real supplement products containing Birch, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Birch. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Atenolol, Chlortalidone too, on top of Birch — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Birch and Atenolol, Chlortalidone Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Birch
Top half

#381 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Atenolol, Chlortalidone
Top half

#987 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Birch

What is Birch?

  • Urinary tract and 'flushing' support
  • Joint pain and arthritis
  • Mild fluid retention (diuretic)
  • Skin conditions (topical)
  • General detox or 'cleansing' tonics

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid human evidence is limited, and birch is a well-known source of pollen and contact allergies, so caution is important. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before using birch products, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have allergies.

Read the full Birch monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Birch

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Birch — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
0Moderate
74Minor
2,755No known interaction
74 Minor 2,755 No interaction
Minor

74 interactions

Showing 60 of 74 minor interactions — see all 74 on the Birch page.

No interaction 2,755 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Birch against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,755 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Birch list.

See the full Birch interactions page
See every supplement checked against Atenolol, Chlortalidone, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Birch and Atenolol, Chlortalidone Together: Common Questions

Can you take Birch with Atenolol, Chlortalidone?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Birch and Atenolol, Chlortalidone interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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