Can a multivitamin with spironolactone cause low bp?

Posted by netti @netti, Jan 20 2:28pm

Does taking a multivitamin with spironolactone cause low blood pressure? I recently started taking centrum silver for women over 50 but the Health app on my iPhone says that it will cause low blood pressure. Thank you

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Jan 20 6:21pm

Hi, @netti. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I actually take spironolactone, and I've not seen any side effects in many years taking it, for hair loss.

I tried to determine if the particular multivitamin you're talking about (Centrum Silver) contains spirinolactone, but I had trouble finding a complete ingredient list. Does this multivitamin contain spironolactone, or are you talking about taking both (separately) at the same time? Have you gotten to take your blood pressure at home? Or perhaps ask your doctor to weigh in?

kasey7 | @kasey7 | 5 days ago

Netti:
I also take Spironolactone due to fluid retention. This medication will also lower blood pressure, whether Centrum Silver vitamins have components in it that increase the potency of Spironolactone; I can't say. There are two reliable ways to find out, one; call your pharmacy and ask. The other option is to ask the physician who prescribed the Spironolactone.

Either way, I think if you are concerned about this you should follow through and find out. Have a blessed day!!
Kasey7