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Drug Interactions between dihydroergotamine and Nurtec ODT

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

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between dihydroergotamine and Nurtec ODT. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

dihydroergotamine

A total of 343 drugs are known to interact with dihydroergotamine.

Nurtec ODT

A total of 158 drugs are known to interact with Nurtec ODT.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

dihydroergotamine food

Applies to: dihydroergotamine

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as dihydroergotamine. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with dihydroergotamine. 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.

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Moderate

rimegepant food

Applies to: Nurtec ODT (rimegepant)

If you are receiving therapy with rimegepant you may want to avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of rimegepant in your body and lead to increased side effects. If grapefruit or grapefruit juice is consumed along with rimegepant, the manufacturer recommends avoiding a second dose of rimegepant within 48 hours. 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.

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Moderate

dihydroergotamine food

Applies to: dihydroergotamine

Nicotine may increase the effects of dihydroergotamine in narrowing the blood vessels and decreasing blood flow. A severe decrease in blood flow to the brain and other parts of the body can lead to dangerous side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience coldness, paleness, discoloration, numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet; muscle pain or weakness; severe or worsening headache; blurred vision; severe abdominal pain; chest pain; or shortness of breath while using these 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.

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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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