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Can you take Deutetrabenazine with Fematrol?

1 drug interaction and 10 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

bisacodyl deutetrabenazine

Applies to: Fematrol (bisacodyl) and deutetrabenazine

Deutetrabenazine can cause an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. The risk is increased if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances, such as low blood levels of magnesium or potassium. These electrolyte disturbances can occur with bowel cleansing preparations or excessive use of medications that have a laxative effect, such as bisacodyl. Do not exceed the dose and duration recommended on the product label or prescribed by your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether taken together or separately. In addition, you should let your doctor know if you experience signs and symptoms of low magnesium or potassium blood level such as weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. 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.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

bisacodyl multivitamins with minerals

Applies to: Fematrol (bisacodyl)

Chronic use of bisacodyl may reduce your body's ability to absorb certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and minerals like calcium. To reduce the risk of diminished absorption of multivitamins with minerals, it is best to use bisacodyl only occasionally or for short periods. 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.

Disease interactions

9 potential interactions Applies to: 9 conditions, including Depression, Arrhythmia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease, and Bleeding Disorder.

Appendicitis

Major:

Fematrol

The bisacodyl in Fematrol has a major potential interaction with Appendicitis.

The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with or who may have acute surgical abdomen or appendicitis. These patients may be candidates for emergency surgery. Stimulant laxatives should also not be administered to patients with abdominal pain, particularly if the cause has not been determined.

Arrhythmia

Major:

deutetrabenazine

Deutetrabenazine has a major potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

The use of deutetrabenazine should be avoided in patients with congenital long QT syndrome and in patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmias.

Bleeding Disorder

Major:

Fematrol

The bisacodyl in Fematrol has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.

The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with anal or rectal fissures. These preparations may cause irritation, burning sensation, and proctitis.

Depression

Major:

deutetrabenazine

Deutetrabenazine has a major potential interaction with Depression.

The use of deutetrabenazine is contraindicated in patients with Huntington's disease who are suicidal, or have untreated or uncontrolled depression. Deutetrabenazine can increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and behavior in these patients. Particular caution should be exercised in treating patients with a history of depression or prior suicide attempts or ideation.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction

Major:

Fematrol

The bisacodyl in Fematrol has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.

The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Major:

Fematrol

The bisacodyl in Fematrol has a major potential interaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.

Liver Disease

Major:

deutetrabenazine

Deutetrabenazine has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The use of deutetrabenazine is contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment. The effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of deutetrabenazine and its primary metabolites has not been studied; however, in a clinical study conducted with a closely related VMAT2 inhibitor, there was a large increase in exposure to this drug and its active metabolites in patients with hepatic impairment.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Moderate:

deutetrabenazine

Deutetrabenazine has a moderate potential interaction with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission such as, deutetrabenazine. Deutetrabenazine should be used with caution in patients presenting similar signs and symptoms of NMS. Clinicians should be alerted to the signs and symptoms associated with NMS. Recurrence of NMS has been reported with resumption of drug therapy. If treatment with deutetrabenazine is needed after recovery from NMS, patients should be monitored for signs of recurrence.

Parkinsonism

Moderate:

deutetrabenazine

Deutetrabenazine has a moderate potential interaction with Parkinsonism.

The use of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor, such as valbenazine and deutetrabenazine may cause parkinsonism in patients with tardive dyskinesia. These agents should be used with caution in patients with parkinson disease or those presenting with parkinson-like symptoms such as, falls, gait disturbances, tremor, drooling and hypokinesia. It is recommended to reduce the dose or to discontinue treatment in patients who develop clinically significant parkinson-like signs or symptoms while on treatment with these agents.

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deutetrabenazine

A total of 468 drugs are known to interact with deutetrabenazine.

Fematrol

A total of 276 drugs are known to interact with Fematrol.

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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