EDTA - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Insulin interacts with EDTA

EDTA can decrease blood sugar. Insulin is also used to decrease blood sugar. Taking EDTA along with insulin can cause serious decreases in your blood sugar. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your insulin might need to be changed.

Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with EDTA

Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. EDTA has been reported to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin). Decreasing the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin) might increase the risk of clotting. It is unclear why this interaction might occur. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin (Coumadin) might need to be changed.

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Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with EDTA

Large amounts of EDTA can decrease potassium levels in the body. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium in the body. Taking EDTA along with "water pills" might decrease potassium in the body too much. Some "water pills" that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Microzide), and others.

For lead poisoning: Healthcare providers give EDTA intravenously (by IV).
For high levels of calcium in the blood: Healthcare providers give EDTA intravenously (by IV).
For heart rhythm problems caused by drugs such as digoxin (Lanoxin): Healthcare providers give EDTA intravenously (by IV).

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