Drug & supplement interaction

Casein Peptides + Acetazolamide

Acetazolamide brand names: Diamox, Ak-Zol.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Casein Peptides has a moderate interaction with Acetazolamide. Theoretically, combining these casein peptides with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceB
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Casein Peptides and Acetazolamide

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

Moderate

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS

Why this applies to Acetazolamide

Acetazolamide falls under ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS — the group Casein Peptides interacts with.

Theoretically, combining these casein peptides with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that some casein peptides, including the lactotripeptides isoleucine-proline-proline (IPP) and valine-proline-proline (VPP), can modestly reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence B

Interaction 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..

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

Here's the thing to know about pairing casein peptides with acetazolamide (Diamox). Casein peptides may give a mild, mostly modest nudge downward to blood pressure. Acetazolamide isn't a classic blood pressure pill, but it is a diuretic (a water pill), so it can lower blood pressure and cause fluid loss on its own. Stacking the two could add up and leave you feeling a bit lightheaded, dizzy, or extra tired, especially when you stand up quickly.

The evidence here is on the lighter side, and food amounts of dairy almost certainly won't cause trouble. Concentrated supplement doses are where I'd pay closer attention. If you take acetazolamide and want to add these peptides, just run it by your pharmacist or doctor first so they can check your blood pressure and hydration.

References
  1. Cicero AFG, Aubin F, Azais-Braesco V, Borghi C. Do the lactotripeptides isoleucine-proline-proline and valine-proline-proline reduce systolic blood pressure in European subjects? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Hypertens. 2013;26(3): PubMed
  2. Fekete AA, Givens DA, Lovegrove JA. Casein-derived lactotripeptides reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in a meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. Nutrients. 2015;7(1):659-81. PubMed
  3. Qin LQ, Xu JY, Dong JY, Zhao Y, van Bladeren P, Zhang W. Lactotripeptides intake and blood pressure management: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2013;23(5):395-402. PubMed
  4. Turpeinen AM, Järvenpää S, Kautiainen H, Korpela R, Vapaatalo H. Antihypertensive effects of bioactive tripeptides-a random effects meta-analysis. Ann Med. 2013;45(1):51-6. PubMed

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

Casein Peptides Also Interacts With Other Medications

Casein Peptides has 171 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Acetazolamide one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetazolamide

This page covers Casein Peptides only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetazolamide page lists 284 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major) and Asarabacca (major).

By severity: 15 major · 242 moderate · 27 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetazolamide page

“Acetazolamide, taken for glaucoma, altitude sickness, and certain seizure types, works partly as a diuretic and can make people drowsy, and most of the supplements that interact with it press on one of those two points. The biggest group adds to its blood-pressure and fluid effects, a second deepens sedation (alcohol and kava sit at th…”

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

We hold 82 real supplement products containing Casein Peptides, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Casein Peptides. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acetazolamide too, on top of Casein Peptides — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Casein Peptides and Acetazolamide 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 Casein Peptides
Steady interest

#1,118 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Acetazolamide
Top half

#817 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 Casein Peptides

What is Casein Peptides?

  • High blood pressure
  • Stress and relaxation
  • Sleep support
  • General wellness/protein supplement

Casein peptides are small protein fragments made from milk casein, often studied for mild blood pressure support and relaxation. The evidence is limited and mostly modest, so they should not replace proven treatments. People with milk allergy should avoid them, and anyone with a health condition should check with a pharmacist or doctor first.

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Medication

About Acetazolamide

What Is Acetazolamide Used For?

Brand names: Diamox, Ak-Zol

Acetazolamide is used as an add-on treatment for several conditions. Across tablets and the intravenous injection, it treats glaucoma (including open-angle and secondary glaucoma, and before surgery for acute angle-closure glaucoma), certain types of epilepsy (centrencephalic seizures, including petit mal), edema (fluid buildup) due to congestive heart failure, and drug-induced edema.

Acetazolamide extended-release capsules are specifically indicated for the prevention or reduction of acute mountain sickness symptoms — such as headache, nausea, and dizziness — in climbers attempting rapid ascent. Acetazolamide tablets and the intravenous injection are also indicated for acute mountain sickness.

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Other Drugs & Casein Peptides

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

0Major
171Moderate
0Minor
2,658No known interaction
Moderate

171 interactions

Showing 60 of 171 moderate interactions — see all 171 on the Casein Peptides page.

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

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

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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 Casein Peptides and Acetazolamide Together: Common Questions

Can you take Casein Peptides with Acetazolamide?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Casein Peptides and Acetazolamide interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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