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Drug Interactions between chlorzoxazone and disulfiram

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

chlorzoxazone disulfiram

Applies to: chlorzoxazone and disulfiram

Using chlorzoxazone together with disulfiram may increase the effects of chlorzoxazone. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, muscle weakness, shallow breathing, or fainting. 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.

Drug and food interactions

Major

disulfiram food

Applies to: disulfiram

You should not drink alcoholic beverages or use medicines that contain ethanol (alcohol) during treatment with disulfiram. This can cause flushing, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, shortness of breath, rapid heart beat, and low blood pressure. It is important that you tell your healthcare provider about all other medications that you are using including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without first talking to your doctor.

Moderate

chlorzoxazone food

Applies to: chlorzoxazone

You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with chlorzoxazone. Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of chlorzoxazone such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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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