Drug & supplement interaction

Dolomite + Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol

Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol brand name: Lopressor HCT.

Major Interaction
The bottom line Major

Dolomite has a major interaction with Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol. Taking thiazides with dolomite might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and kidney failure.

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SeverityMajor
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceC
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Dolomite and Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol

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

Major

THIAZIDE DIURETICS

Why this applies to Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol

Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol falls under THIAZIDE DIURETICS — the group Dolomite interacts with.

Taking thiazides with dolomite might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and kidney failure.
Dolomite contains calcium, and thiazides reduce calcium excretion by the kidneys. Using thiazides along with moderately large amounts of dolomite increases the risk of milk-alkali syndrome (hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, kidney failure).
Severity Major Likelihood Probable Evidence C

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

Your combo pill, Lopressor HCT, contains hydrochlorothiazide (a water pill) along with metoprolol. Here is the catch with dolomite: this mineral supplement supplies a fair amount of calcium, and thiazide water pills tell your kidneys to hold onto calcium rather than flush it out. Put those two together in larger amounts and calcium can build up in your blood. That can lead to what we call milk-alkali syndrome, with nausea, weakness, confusion, and in serious cases real strain on your kidneys.

This is a recognized, agreed-upon interaction, so I would not pair concentrated dolomite supplements with this pill without a green light from your doctor or pharmacist. Dolomite also can carry traces of lead and other heavy metals, so honestly a cleaner, well-tested calcium product is the smarter choice. Please check in before starting it.

References
  1. Friedman PA, Bushinsky DA. Diuretic effects on calcium metabolism. Semin Nephrol 1999;19:551-6.

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

Dolomite Also Interacts With Other Medications

Dolomite has 55 major, 72 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol

This page covers Dolomite only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol page lists 276 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 Indian Snakeroot (major).

By severity: 11 major · 235 moderate · 30 minor.

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

“I would treat this list with genuine care. Lopressor HCT combines hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, with metoprolol, a beta-blocker, and 276 supplement and herbal ingredients interact with the pair, 11 of them rated major.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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

We hold 3 real supplement products containing Dolomite, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Dolomite. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol too, on top of Dolomite — 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 Dolomite and Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol 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 Dolomite
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol
Top half

#1,260 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 Dolomite

What is Dolomite?

Dolomite
  • Source of calcium
  • Source of magnesium
  • Bone health support
  • Antacid for heartburn
  • Mineral supplementation

Dolomite is a natural mineral that provides both calcium and magnesium. However, many health authorities advise against using it because dolomite products have been found to contain heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and mercury, and safer, better-tested calcium and magnesium supplements are widely available.

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

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

55Major
72Moderate
0Minor
2,702No known interaction
Major

55 interactions

Moderate

72 interactions

Showing 60 of 72 moderate interactions — see all 72 on the Dolomite page.

No interaction 2,702 drugs checked — show the list
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.

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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 Dolomite and Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol Together: Common Questions

Can you take Dolomite with Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol?
This is rated a major interaction, so the combination is best avoided unless your doctor or pharmacist has specifically told you otherwise. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Dolomite and Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interaction?
We rate it Major. This is a clinically significant combination that is generally best avoided, or used only under the direct supervision of your physician or pharmacist.

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