Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide
Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide brand names: Capozide, Acezide.
We found no known interaction between Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Captopril, 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 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.
Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Captopril, 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 Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide and Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) 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.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) at all — not against Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.
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.
Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide
This page covers Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Captopril, 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 Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide page
“Someone taking Capozide (captopril with hydrochlorothiazide) for blood pressure is often the same person browsing the supplement aisle for heart health, and that is exactly where this list bites. Of the 236 ingredients on file, 10 are rated major, enough to make this a genuine safety review, not trivia.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Where Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Captopril, 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.
#667 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#397 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide 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.
About Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)
What is Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)?
- Osteoarthritis and joint pain
- Muscle soreness after exercise
- Inflammation
- Skin and hair health
- Allergy symptoms
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a natural sulfur compound that people most often take for joint pain and exercise recovery. Some early research suggests it may modestly help osteoarthritis symptoms, but the evidence is limited and more study is needed. It appears generally well tolerated in the short term, but talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting it.
Not applicable (a sulfur-containing compound) · Capsules, tablets, powders, creams, and combination joint supplements
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) record says about it on its own.
Methylsulfonylmethane (msm): dosing
There is no official or standardized dose of MSM. Studies have used a wide range of amounts, and the best dose is not clearly established.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not take more than recommended. They can help you decide if it is appropriate and what amount is reasonable.
From our Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
What Is Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?
Brand names: Capozide, Acezide
Captopril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). The two ingredients work together to lower blood pressure more effectively than either one alone.
This combination may be started as initial therapy or substituted when a patient has already been adjusted on both ingredients separately. It is approved for patients with normal kidney function, and is used more cautiously in those with impaired kidney function.
Other Drugs & Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) list.
Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) References
The 4 references that drive our Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) 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.
- Barrager E, Veltmann JR Jr, Schauss AG, Schiller RN. A multicentered, open-label trial on the safety and efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. J Altern Complement Med 2002;8:167-73. PubMed
- Usha PR, Naidu MU. Randomised, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study of Oral Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane and their Combination in Osteoarthritis. Clin Drug Investig. 2004;24(6):353-63. PubMed
- Kim LS, Axelrod LJ, Howard P, et al. Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in osteoarthritis pain of the knee: a pilot clinical trial. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2006;14:286-94. PubMed
- Hwang JC, Khine KT, Lee JC, Boyer DS, Francis BA. Methyl-sulfonyl-methane (MSM)-induced acute angle closure. J Glaucoma. 2015 Apr-May;24(4):e28-30. 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.
Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide Is Linked to Lower Levels of 8 Nutrients
Natural Medicines records Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) with Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide?
Do Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide have any of the same side effects?
Does Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interact with any supplements?
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