Drug Interactions between Benefiber (guar gum formulation) and temazepam
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Benefiber (guar gum formulation) (guar gum)
- temazepam
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Benefiber (guar gum formulation) and temazepam. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Benefiber (guar gum formulation)
A total of 38 drugs are known to interact with Benefiber (guar gum formulation).
- Benefiber (guar gum formulation) is in the drug class laxatives.
temazepam
A total of 405 drugs are known to interact with temazepam.
- Temazepam is in the drug class benzodiazepines.
- Temazepam is used to treat Insomnia.
Drug and food interactions
guar gum food
Applies to: Benefiber (guar gum formulation) (guar gum)
Guar gum may interact with other medications if given at the same time. This can cause your other medications to become less effective. In general, all oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of guar gum. Take guar gum with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of cool water or another liquid. Taking guar gum without enough liquid may cause it to swell in the throat and cause choking.
temazepam food
Applies to: temazepam
Using temazepam together with ethanol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with temazepam. Do not use more than the recommended dose of temazepam, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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