Drug Interactions between 5-hydroxytryptophan / melatonin / pyridoxine and methysergide maleate
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- 5-hydroxytryptophan/melatonin/pyridoxine
- methysergide maleate
Interactions between your drugs
methysergide maleate 5-hydroxytryptophan
Applies to: methysergide maleate and 5-hydroxytryptophan / melatonin / pyridoxine
Methysergide maleate may reverse or reduce the effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor 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.
Drug and food interactions
methysergide maleate food
Applies to: methysergide maleate
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as methysergide maleate. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with methysergide maleate. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
melatonin food
Applies to: 5-hydroxytryptophan / melatonin / pyridoxine
Both smoking and excessive caffeine consumption can alter the blood levels of melatonin, which may affect the dosing. Tobacco smoking reduces, while caffeine increases melatonin blood levels. If you start smoking or undergo smoking cessation, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of melatonin. In addition, alcohol may reduce the effect of melatonin on sleep. It is best to avoid alcohol consumption during melatonin therapy. Talk to a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns. 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.
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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