Drug Interactions between dorzolamide ophthalmic and Qsymia
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- dorzolamide ophthalmic
- Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate)
Interactions between your drugs
phentermine topiramate
Applies to: Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) and Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate)
Topiramate may increase the blood levels and effects of phentermine. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if you experience increased side effects such as dizziness, restlessness, insomnia, tremor, headache, mood changes, palpitation, rapid heart beat, or blood pressure elevation. 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.
dorzolamide ophthalmic topiramate
Applies to: dorzolamide ophthalmic and Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate)
Talk to your doctor before using dorzolamide ophthalmic together with topiramate. After dorzolamide ophthalmic is instilled into the eye, the medication can be absorbed into the bloodstream and cause some of the same effects as topiramate. This may increase the risk and/or severity of side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, numbness, tingling, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney stones, fever, and heat stroke. You should drink plenty of fluids while being treated with topiramate, especially during exercise or prolonged exposure to warm temperatures. Let your doctor know if you experience sudden back pain, abdominal pain, blood in the urine, painful urination, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, decreased sweating, or a rise in body temperature. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. 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
phentermine food
Applies to: Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate)
Using phentermine with alcohol can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as increased heart rate, chest pain, or blood pressure changes. In addition, you may also be more likely to experience nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, depression, and difficulty concentrating. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with phentermine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of phentermine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication 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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