Drug & supplement interaction

Cat's Claw + Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene

Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene brand names: Maxzide, Dyazide, Maxzide-25, Triamzide, Triazide.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Cat's Claw has a moderate interaction with Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene. Theoretically, taking cat's claw with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Cat's Claw and Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene

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

Moderate

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS

Why this applies to Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene

Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene falls under ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS — the group Cat's Claw interacts with.

Theoretically, taking cat's claw with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline. In vitro and animal research suggests that rhynchophylline can lower blood pressure. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence D

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 gist: your combo pill, Maxzide or Dyazide (hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene), is a water pill that already works to lower your blood pressure. Cat's claw contains a compound called rhynchophylline that, in lab dishes and animal studies, seems to nudge blood pressure down too. So in theory, pairing them could push your numbers a little lower than expected.

I want to be honest, though: this has never actually been reported in people, so it's a theoretical concern, not something I see in the pharmacy. If you do try cat's claw, just keep an eye out for signs of low blood pressure like dizziness, lightheadedness when you stand, or feeling unusually tired. Check in with your pharmacist or doctor before adding it so they can help you watch your readings.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Zhou, J. and Zhou, S. Antihypertensive and neuroprotective activities of rhynchophylline: the role of rhynchophylline in neurotransmission and ion channel activity. J.Ethnopharmacol. 10-28-2010;132(1):15-27. PubMed
  2. Zhou, J. Y. and Zhou, S. W. Isorhynchophylline: A plant alkaloid with therapeutic potential for cardiovascular and central nervous system diseases. Fitoterapia 2012;83(4):617-626. PubMed
  3. Hemingway, S. R. and Phillipson, J. D. Proceedings: Alkaloids from S. American species of Uncaria (Rubiaceae). J.Pharm.Pharmacol. 1974;26 Suppl:113P.

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

Cat's Claw Also Interacts With Other Medications

Cat's Claw has 961 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 961 No known interaction 1,869 (incl. Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene)
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From our Q&A

Questions About Cat's Claw or Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene

This page covers Cat's Claw only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene page lists 235 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), Asarabacca (major) and Dolomite (major).

By severity: 10 major · 199 moderate · 26 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene page

“Hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene (Dyazide, Maxzide) does two delicate jobs at once, pulling fluid off the body while holding on to potassium, and that is exactly where most of these supplements press. The great majority either add to its blood-pressure-lowering and diuretic effects, tipping people toward dizziness and unbalanced po…”

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Taking Cat's Claw as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 910 real supplement products containing Cat's Claw, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Cat's Claw. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene too, on top of Cat's Claw — 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 Cat's Claw and Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene 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 Cat's Claw
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene
Steady interest

#1,688 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 Cat's Claw

What is Cat's Claw?

Cat's Claw
  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammation
  • Immune support
  • Digestive complaints
  • General wellness/tonic

Cat's claw is a South American vine traditionally used for inflammation, joint pain, and immune support. Some small studies hint it may help with arthritis symptoms, but the overall evidence is limited and not strong enough to confirm clear benefits. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Other Drugs & Cat's Claw

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

0Major
961Moderate
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1,868No known interaction
961 Moderate 1,868 No interaction
Moderate

961 interactions

Showing 60 of 961 moderate interactions — see all 961 on the Cat's Claw page.

No interaction 1,868 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,868 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cat's Claw list.

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See every supplement checked against Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene, 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 Cat's Claw and Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene Together: Common Questions

Can you take Cat's Claw with Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene?
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 Cat's Claw and Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene 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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