Drug & supplement interaction

Dolomite + Triamterene

Triamterene brand name: Dyrenium.

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

Dolomite has a moderate interaction with Triamterene. Theoretically, serum magnesium levels might increase when dolomite is taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Dolomite and Triamterene

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

Moderate

POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS

Why this applies to Triamterene

Triamterene falls under POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS — the group Dolomite interacts with.

Theoretically, serum magnesium levels might increase when dolomite is taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Potassium-sparing diuretics also have magnesium-sparing properties, which can counteract the magnesium losses associated with loop and thiazide diuretics. Dolomite contains magnesium, which may increase the risk for hypermagnesemia.
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 thing about triamterene: it's a water pill that helps your body hold onto potassium instead of flushing it out. What's less talked about is that it also helps your body hang onto magnesium. Dolomite, meanwhile, adds extra magnesium into the mix. Put the two together and, in theory, your blood magnesium could climb a bit higher than usual.

I want to be honest that this concern is based on how these two work on paper, not on strong real-world reports. For most people with healthy kidneys it's unlikely to cause trouble. But if magnesium did build up, you might feel unusually tired, flushed, weak, or notice a slower heartbeat. Folks with reduced kidney function are most at risk. Given that dolomite can also carry heavy metals, I'd suggest chatting with your pharmacist about a cleaner magnesium source before combining these.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Ryan MP. Diuretics and potassium/magnesium depletion. Directions for treatment. Am J Med 1987;82:38-47.. PubMed
  2. Hollifield JW. Magnesium depletion, diuretics, and arrhythmias. Am J Med 1987;82:30-7.. PubMed
  3. Heidenreich O. Mode of action of conventional and potassium-sparing diuretics--aspects with relevance to Mg-sparing effects. Magnesium 1984;3:248-56..

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 56 major, 71 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Triamterene one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 56 Moderate 71 No known interaction 2,703 (incl. Triamterene)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Triamterene

This page covers Dolomite only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Triamterene page lists 165 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 Siberian Cocklebur (major).

By severity: 6 major · 136 moderate · 23 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Triamterene page

“Because triamterene (Dyrenium) both lowers blood pressure and hangs onto potassium, its supplement list calls for real vigilance. Six of the 165 ingredients on file carry a major rating, and those six deserve your attention before any others.”

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 Triamterene 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:

How much people look this up

Where Dolomite and 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 Dolomite
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Triamterene
Steady interest

#1,589 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
Medication

About Triamterene

What Is Triamterene Used For?

Brand name: Dyrenium

Triamterene treats edema (fluid buildup and swelling) linked to several conditions. These include heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and nephrotic syndrome (a kidney condition). It also treats steroid-induced edema, idiopathic edema (swelling with no clear cause), and edema from secondary hyperaldosteronism (high levels of the hormone aldosterone caused by another condition).

It can be used alone or with other diuretics, for extra water-removing effect or to help the body hold on to potassium. It can also help when other diuretics, such as thiazides, have not worked well enough because of secondary hyperaldosteronism. Dyrenium and triamterene capsules carry the same uses.

See full Triamterene drug information
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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.

56Major
71Moderate
0Minor
2,702No known interaction
56 Major 71 Moderate 2,702 No interaction
Major

56 interactions

Moderate

71 interactions

Showing 60 of 71 moderate interactions — see all 71 on the Dolomite page.

No interaction 2,702 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,702 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Dolomite list.

See the full Dolomite interactions page
See every supplement checked against 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.

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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 Triamterene Together: Common Questions

Can you take Dolomite with 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 Dolomite and 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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