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Drug Interactions between Benefiber (guar gum formulation) and Toprol-XL

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Benefiber (guar gum formulation) and Toprol-XL. 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.

Toprol-XL

A total of 512 drugs are known to interact with Toprol-XL.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

metoprolol food

Applies to: Toprol-XL (metoprolol)

Food can enhance the levels of metoprolol in your body. You should take metoprolol at the same time each day, preferably with or immediately following meals. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Avoid drinking alcohol, which could increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking metoprolol. Metoprolol is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

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Moderate

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.

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Moderate

metoprolol food

Applies to: Toprol-XL (metoprolol)

Using metoprolol together with multivitamin with minerals may decrease the effects of metoprolol. Separate the administration times of metoprolol and multivitamin with minerals by at least 2 hours. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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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.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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