Drug & supplement interaction

Limonene + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide

Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide brand names: Moduretic, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Amil-Co.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide states a food rule worth keeping to, and the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Interaction report

Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide and Limonene in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Limonene safety at a glance

Limonene overall Use caution Generally well tolerated in food amounts, but human safety data for high-dose supplements is limited.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety data exists for supplement doses, so it is best avoided.
Breastfeeding Likely Safe When consumed in amounts commonly found in foods. Limonene has Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status in the US. There is insufficient reliable information... Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide and Limonene? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide is filed under 10 classifications — including potassium-sparing diuretics, thiazide diuretics, diuretic drugs. Limonene has documented interactions with 5 drug classes — the most serious being cytochrome p450 2c19 (cyp2c19) inducers (moderate), cytochrome p450 2c19 (cyp2c19) inhibitors (moderate) and cytochrome p450 2c9 (cyp2c9) inducers (moderate) — and none of Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Limonene Does Interact With Other Medications

Limonene has 229 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 229 No known interaction 2,601 (incl. Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide)
Taking anything else?

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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do.

  • Diarrhea / Vomiting / Nausea Additional detail

    Limonene

    “Orally, limonene is generally well tolerated. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Topically, limonene can cause contact dermatitis. Observational research has found that increased exposure to ambient air limonene from household cleaning products is associated with wheezing and asthma, particularly in children.”

    Limonene · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in asthma.

    6 sources cited
    1. 12709. Vigushin DM, Poon GK, Boddy A, et al. Phase I and pharmacokinetic study of D-limonene in patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Research Campaign Phase I/II Clinical Trials Committee. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 1998;42:111-7. PubMed
    2. 12715. Matura M, Goossens A, Bordalo O, et al. Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): a frequent skin sensitizer in Europe. J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47:709-14. PubMed
    3. 12716. Topham EJ, Wakelin SH. D-Limonene contact dermatitis from hand cleansers. Contact Dermatitis 2003;49:108-9.
    4. 99871. Dittmar D, Schuttelaar MLA. Contact sensitization to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool: results of consecutive patch testing and clinical relevance. Contact Dermatitis 2019;80(2):101-9. PubMed
    5. 99872. Gatica-Ortega ME, Pastor-Nieto MA, Schoendorff-Ortega C, Mollejo-Villanueva M, Giménez-Arnau A. Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis caused by limonene hydroperoxides confirmed by an exposure provocation test with the involved personal hygiene products. Contac PubMed
    6. 99873. Nath NS, Liu B, Green C, Atwater AR. Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of linalool and D-limonene in a US population. Dermatitis 2017;28(5):313-6. PubMed

    “Orally, limonene can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.”

    Limonene · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    1 source cited
    1. 12709. Vigushin DM, Poon GK, Boddy A, et al. Phase I and pharmacokinetic study of D-limonene in patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Research Campaign Phase I/II Clinical Trials Committee. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 1998;42:111-7. PubMed

    Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • A skin rash Additional detail

    Limonene

    “Topically, limonene can cause contact dermatitis. Observational studies have found that 8% to 9.4% of patients with a suspected fragrance allergy have allergic skin reactions to limonene hydroperoxides.”

    Limonene · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

    5 sources cited
    1. 12715. Matura M, Goossens A, Bordalo O, et al. Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): a frequent skin sensitizer in Europe. J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47:709-14. PubMed
    2. 12716. Topham EJ, Wakelin SH. D-Limonene contact dermatitis from hand cleansers. Contact Dermatitis 2003;49:108-9.
    3. 99871. Dittmar D, Schuttelaar MLA. Contact sensitization to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool: results of consecutive patch testing and clinical relevance. Contact Dermatitis 2019;80(2):101-9. PubMed
    4. 99872. Gatica-Ortega ME, Pastor-Nieto MA, Schoendorff-Ortega C, Mollejo-Villanueva M, Giménez-Arnau A. Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis caused by limonene hydroperoxides confirmed by an exposure provocation test with the involved personal hygiene products. Contac PubMed
    5. 99873. Nath NS, Liu B, Green C, Atwater AR. Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of linalool and D-limonene in a US population. Dermatitis 2017;28(5):313-6. PubMed

    Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Limonene but not commonly for Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide: wheezing.

Effects for Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Limonene come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Limonene in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Lactation Likely Safe

When consumed in amounts commonly found in foods. Limonene has Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status in the US. There is insufficient reliable information available about using limonene in medicinal amounts during pregnancy or breast-feeding; avoid using.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

How to take them

Some Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide Products Have a Food Rule — Limonene Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide says to take it with food. If you take Limonene on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide with a meal where the label says to.

This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide tablets should be administered with food.

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›

A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide

This page covers Limonene only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide page lists 236 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 · 27 minor.

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

“The typical Moduretic (amiloride with hydrochlorothiazide) patient is managing blood pressure long term, and the supplements that crowd reaches for (herbal blood pressure aids, potassium, calcium) are exactly what fills this list. It deserves a careful read, not a skim.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interaction page

One more smart check

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

We hold 89 real supplement products containing Limonene, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Limonene. Even though Limonene itself has no known interaction with Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Limonene and Amiloride, 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 Limonene
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide
Top 25%

#407 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.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Limonene reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Limonene

What is Limonene?

  • Heartburn and acid reflux
  • Digestive upset
  • Stress and mood support
  • Antioxidant support
  • General wellness

Limonene is a natural compound found in the peel of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, and it is used as a flavoring agent and dietary supplement. People take it for heartburn, digestion, and general wellness, but solid human evidence is limited. It is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated supplements.

Essential oil from citrus peel (the natural source of limonene) · Softgel capsules, oils, flavoring agent in foods, aromatherapy oils

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Limonene is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Limonene record says about it on its own.

Limonene: dosing

There is no official or well-established dose for limonene supplements. Studies have used a wide range of amounts, and products vary a lot in strength.The best advice is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them.

From our Limonene monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Limonene monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide

What Is Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?

Brand names: Moduretic, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Amil-Co

Amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are used for patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure who tend to develop low potassium (hypokalemia) when taking a thiazide or other diuretic alone — or for whom keeping potassium levels in a normal range is especially important, such as people taking digoxin or those with significant heart rhythm problems.

The tablets may be used on their own or alongside other blood pressure medicines, such as methyldopa or beta blockers. This combination product is not intended as the first-choice treatment for swelling (edema) or high blood pressure unless low potassium is a specific concern.

See full Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Limonene

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

0Major
229Moderate
0Minor
2,600No known interaction
229 Moderate 2,600 No interaction
Moderate

229 interactions

Showing 60 of 229 moderate interactions — see all 229 on the Limonene page.

No interaction 2,600 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,600 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Limonene list.

See the full Limonene interactions page
See every supplement checked against Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Limonene References

The 10 references that drive our Limonene monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  2. Vigushin DM, Poon GK, Boddy A, et al. Phase I and pharmacokinetic study of D-limonene in patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Research Campaign Phase I/II Clinical Trials Committee. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 1998;42:111-7. PubMed
  3. Crowell PL. Prevention and therapy of cancer by dietary monoterpenes. J Nutr 1999;129:775S-778S. PubMed
  4. Matura M, Goossens A, Bordalo O, et al. Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): a frequent skin sensitizer in Europe. J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47:709-14. PubMed
  5. Topham EJ, Wakelin SH. D-Limonene contact dermatitis from hand cleansers. Contact Dermatitis 2003;49:108-9.
  6. Miyazawa M, Shindo M, Shimada T. Metabolism of (+)- and (-)-limonenes to respective carveols and perillyl alcohols by CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 in human liver microsomes. Drug Metab Dispos 2002;30:602-7. PubMed
  7. Dales RE, Cakmak S. Is residential ambient air limonene associated with asthma? Findings from the Canadian Health Measures Survey. Environ Pollut 2019;244:966-70. PubMed
  8. Dittmar D, Schuttelaar MLA. Contact sensitization to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool: results of consecutive patch testing and clinical relevance. Contact Dermatitis 2019;80(2):101-9. PubMed
  9. Gatica-Ortega ME, Pastor-Nieto MA, Schoendorff-Ortega C, Mollejo-Villanueva M, Giménez-Arnau A. Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis caused by limonene hydroperoxides confirmed by an exposure provocation test with the involved personal hygiene products. Contac PubMed
  10. Nath NS, Liu B, Green C, Atwater AR. Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of linalool and D-limonene in a US population. Dermatitis 2017;28(5):313-6. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Limonene with Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide?
We do not list a known interaction between Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Do Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 4 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
Should I take Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide says to take it with food. If you take Limonene on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate and take Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide with a meal where the label says to. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient — two Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide products can differ — so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
How was the Limonene and Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide is filed under 10 classifications, and Limonene has documented interactions with 5 drug classes — none of Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Limonene interact with any other medications?
Yes. Limonene has 229 documented drug interactions in our database — Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interact with any supplements?
Yes. Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide has documented interactions with 236 supplements in our database — Limonene is not one of them. The Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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