Drug & supplement interaction

Dulse + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide

Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide brand name: Atacand HCT.

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

Dulse has a minor interaction with Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide. Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ARBs.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Dulse and Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide

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

Minor

ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS (ARBs)

Why this applies to Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide

Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide falls under ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS (ARBs) — the group Dulse interacts with.

Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ARBs.
Dulse is rich in potassium. ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels. However, using these drugs while consuming dulse in quantities that provide higher amounts of potassium daily might increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Additionally, in vitro research suggests that dulse protein hydrolysates inhibit the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). However, these effects have not been demonstrated in humans.
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

Your medication is a combination pill. The candesartan part is an ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) that tends to hold onto potassium, while the hydrochlorothiazide (a water pill) actually pushes potassium out. Because dulse is a natural source of potassium, the concern here is that eating a lot of it could nudge your potassium higher, especially from the candesartan side. In reality, the thiazide partner often balances this out, and this interaction is theoretical and rated minor.

Normal food-sized amounts of dulse are very unlikely to cause trouble. The bigger question is concentrated dulse supplements, which can deliver large doses of potassium and iodine. Very high potassium can cause muscle weakness, tiredness, or an irregular heartbeat. If you have kidney or thyroid concerns, check with your pharmacist or doctor before adding dulse supplements.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
  2. McGrath BM, Harmon JP, Bishop G. Palmaria palmata (Dulse) as an unusual maritime aetiology of hyperkalemia in a patient with chronic renal failure: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2010;4:301. PubMed
  3. Furuta T, Miyabe Y, Yasui H, Kinoshita Y, Kishimura H. Angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitory peptides derived from phycobiliproteins of dulse Palmaria palmata. Mar Drugs. 2016;14(2):32. 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

Dulse Also Interacts With Other Medications

Dulse has 23 moderate, 61 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 23 Minor 61 No known interaction 2,746 (incl. Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide

This page covers Dulse only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide page lists 232 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 · 196 moderate · 26 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide page

“Supplements deserve genuine scrutiny alongside Atacand HCT (candesartan with hydrochlorothiazide, a blood pressure medicine paired with a water pill), and the ten major-rated entries on this list of 232 are the ones to understand first. Most of the interactions pull in one of two directions.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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

We hold 546 real supplement products containing Dulse, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Dulse. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide too, on top of Dulse — 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 Dulse and Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide 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 Dulse
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide
Top half

#1,224 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 Dulse

What is Dulse?

Dulse
  • Nutritional supplement (iodine, minerals)
  • Source of plant protein
  • General wellness
  • Anti-inflammatory support
  • Thyroid/iodine support

Dulse is a red seaweed eaten as a food in many coastal cultures and is a natural source of iodine, potassium, protein, and antioxidant compounds. As a food it is generally considered safe for most people, but concentrated supplements can deliver large amounts of iodine and potassium, so use caution. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it medicinally, especially if you have thyroid or kidney problems.

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Other Drugs & Dulse

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

0Major
23Moderate
61Minor
2,745No known interaction
23 Moderate 61 Minor 2,745 No interaction
Moderate

23 interactions

Minor

61 interactions

Showing 60 of 61 minor interactions — see all 61 on the Dulse page.

No interaction 2,745 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,745 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Dulse list.

See the full Dulse interactions page
See every supplement checked against Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide, 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 Dulse and Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide Together: Common Questions

Can you take Dulse with Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide?
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 Dulse and Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide 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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