Drug & supplement interaction

Linden + Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril

Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril brand names: Zestoretic, Prinzide.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril 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 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

Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril

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 Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril and Linden 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.

Linden safety at a glance

Linden overall Use caution Generally well tolerated as a tea, but human safety data are limited.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information, so avoiding it is the safer choice.
Breastfeeding Use caution Safety is not well studied; check with your doctor before use.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

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

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril is filed under 10 classifications — including lisinopril, ace inhibitors (aceis), thiazide diuretics. Linden has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being lithium (moderate) — and none of Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril’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

Linden Does Interact With Other Medications

Linden has 1 moderate known drug interaction in our database — Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril 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. 2 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Hives / An allergic reaction Worth acting on Additional detail

    Linden

    “Orally, there is one case report of allergic reaction to linden pollen in a linden flower tea (12). Topically, there is one case report of contact urticaria following the use of a linden extract-containing shampoo (12).”

    Linden · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in urticaria.

    1 source cited
    1. 12. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

    Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril

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

Effects for Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Linden come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 10,177 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril

This page covers Linden only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril 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 Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril page

“I would not add a supplement casually alongside hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Zestoretic, Prinzide). This combination lowers blood pressure with a water pill plus an ACE inhibitor, and most interacting ingredients either drag pressure down too far or push back against the drug, while smaller groups strain the kidneys, drain potas…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

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

We hold 178 real supplement products containing Linden, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Linden. Even though Linden itself has no known interaction with Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril, 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 Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril 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 Linden
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril
Top 25%

#575 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 Linden reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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.
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Supplement

About Linden

What is Linden?

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Colds and flu symptoms
  • Cough and sore throat
  • Mild digestive upset
  • Promoting sweating during fever

Linden (also called lime flower) is a traditional herbal tea long used to calm nerves, ease cold symptoms, and support restful sleep. Strong human evidence for these uses is lacking, but the flowers are generally considered safe as an occasional tea for most healthy adults. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it regularly, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if you have a health condition.

Tilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos · Malvaceae · Dried flowers (and bracts), sometimes leaves · Tea (infusion), tincture, liquid extract, capsules

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

Linden: dosing

There is no official standardized dose for linden. Traditionally it is taken as a tea made by steeping a small amount of the dried flowers in hot water, often once or a few times a day.Because products vary in strength, the best approach is to follow the directions on the product label.

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

Read the full Linden monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide

What Is Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?

Brand names: Zestoretic, Prinzide

Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets — sold as the brand Zestoretic and as the generic combination — are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack.

This is a fixed-dose combination product and is not intended as a first-line (initial) treatment for high blood pressure. It is typically prescribed for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled on a single medication alone.

See full Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Linden

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

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1Moderate
0Minor
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Moderate

1 interaction

No interaction 2,828 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Linden References

The 2 references that drive our Linden 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. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

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 Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Linden with Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril?
We do not list a known interaction between Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril. 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 Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 2 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.
How was the Linden and Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril is filed under 10 classifications, and Linden has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril'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 Linden interact with any other medications?
Yes. Linden has 1 documented drug interaction in our database — Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril 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 Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interact with any supplements?
Yes. Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril has documented interactions with 236 supplements in our database — Linden is not one of them. The Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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