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Drug Interactions between donepezil / memantine and mepenzolate

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

mepenzolate donepezil

Applies to: mepenzolate and donepezil / memantine

Using donepezil together with mepenzolate may decrease the benefits of donepezil in the treatment of dementia. Donepezil may also counteract the benefit of mepenzolate. Mepenzolate should generally be avoided in patients with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive problems. Mepenzolate may also adversely affect elderly patients by producing symptoms ranging from mild thinking impairment to delirium. 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.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

mepenzolate food

Applies to: mepenzolate

Ask your doctor before using mepenzolate together with ethanol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking mepenzolate. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages 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.

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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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