Buprenorphine and Alcohol / Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with buprenorphine:
buprenorphine ↔ Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using buprenorphine together with ethanol, this can add to the side effects of buprenorphine. In general, buprenorphine should not be combined with alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. Call your doctor if you have symptoms of extreme drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, confusion, cold and clammy skin, weak pulse, shallow breathing, fainting, or breathing that stops. Avoid activities requiring mental alertness. 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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buprenorphine drug Interactions
There are 774 drug interactions with buprenorphine
buprenorphine disease Interactions
There are 14 disease interactions with buprenorphine which include:
Impaired Gi Motility- Infectious Diarrhea
- Liver Disease
- Prematurity
- Renal Dysfunction
- Acute Mi
- Drug Dependence
- Intracranial Pressure
- Respiratory Depression
Adrenal Insufficiency- Biliary Spasm
- Hypothyroidism
- Seizure Disorders
- Urinary Retention
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Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
| 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. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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