Licorice raises blood pressure, opposing medication
Glycyrrhizin in licorice causes sodium retention and potassium loss (pseudoaldosteronism), raising blood pressure. Can counteract all BP medications. As little as 50g/day of licorice candy (if containing real licorice root) can cause hypertension.
Avoid licorice supplements and excessive licorice candy on BP medications.
Effect persists 2 weeks after stopping licorice
Licorice raises blood pressure, opposing medication. Avoid licorice supplements and excessive licorice candy on BP medications.
Effect persists 2 weeks after stopping licorice
This interaction is rated “Warning” by Formulate. Glycyrrhizin in licorice causes sodium retention and potassium loss (pseudoaldosteronism), raising blood pressure. Can counteract all BP medications. As little as 50g/day of licorice candy (if containing real licorice root) can cause hypertension.
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