Drug Interactions between Aldoril 25 and verteporfin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Aldoril 25 (hydrochlorothiazide/methyldopa)
- verteporfin
Interactions between your drugs
methyldopa verteporfin
Applies to: Aldoril 25 (hydrochlorothiazide / methyldopa) and verteporfin
Before receiving verteporfin, you should let your doctor know if you are currently using or have recently used methyldopa. Combining these medications may decrease the effectiveness of verteporfin in treating your eye condition. 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.
hydroCHLOROthiazide verteporfin
Applies to: Aldoril 25 (hydrochlorothiazide / methyldopa) and verteporfin
Using verteporfin together with hydroCHLOROthiazide may cause an increase in photosensitivity reactions, which could cause your skin to burn when exposed to light. Check with your doctor to see if you should temporarily withhold any of your medications before and after treatment with verteporfin. You should avoid exposure of skin or eyes to sunlight or bright indoor lights (examination lamps, operating room lamps, tanning beds, lights at close proximity) for 5 days after treatment with verteporfin. If you must go outdoors in the daylight during this 5-day time frame it is important to protect your skin and eyes by wearing protective clothing and dark sunglasses, even if you cannot see the sun (e.G., cloudy day). Exposing your skin to normal indoor lighting is helpful as it will help your body get rid of verteporfin more quickly, so you do not need to stay inside in the dark. 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.
Drug and food interactions
methyldopa food
Applies to: Aldoril 25 (hydrochlorothiazide / methyldopa)
Methyldopa and ethanol (alcohol) may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. 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.
hydroCHLOROthiazide food
Applies to: Aldoril 25 (hydrochlorothiazide / methyldopa)
HydroCHLOROthiazide and ethanol (alcohol) may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. 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.
methyldopa food
Applies to: Aldoril 25 (hydrochlorothiazide / methyldopa)
Methyldopa and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain iron may interfere with the absorption of methyldopa and reduce its effectiveness. You should separate the dosing of these medications by as much as possible. 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.
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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