Drug Interactions between Acid Reducer Plus Antacid and nortriptyline
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Acid Reducer Plus Antacid (calcium carbonate/famotidine/magnesium hydroxide)
- nortriptyline
Interactions between your drugs
famotidine nortriptyline
Applies to: Acid Reducer Plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and nortriptyline
Using famotidine together with nortriptyline can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone. 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.
famotidine calcium carbonate
Applies to: Acid Reducer Plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Acid Reducer Plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
famotidine magnesium hydroxide
Applies to: Acid Reducer Plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Acid Reducer Plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
calcium carbonate food
Applies to: Acid Reducer Plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may be taken with food to increase absorption. Consider spacing calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid. Talk to your doctor 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.
nortriptyline food
Applies to: nortriptyline
Ask your doctor before using nortriptyline together with ethanol (alcohol), this can alter the effects of nortriptyline and cause increased side effects. Call the doctor if you experience uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, sweating, muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, and seizures. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages, to avoid alcohol, and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. 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.
famotidine food
Applies to: Acid Reducer Plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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. |
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