Drug Interactions between HDL Benefit and Nifedical XL
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- HDL Benefit (niacin)
- Nifedical XL (nifedipine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between HDL Benefit and Nifedical XL. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
HDL Benefit
A total of 107 drugs are known to interact with HDL Benefit.
- Hdl benefit is in the drug class miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents.
- Hdl benefit is used to treat the following conditions:
Nifedical XL
A total of 625 drugs are known to interact with Nifedical XL.
- Nifedical xl is in the drug class calcium channel blockers.
- Nifedical xl is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
NIFEdipine food
Applies to: Nifedical XL (nifedipine)
You should avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice if you are receiving treatment with NIFEdipine. Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of medications like NIFEdipine. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as headache, low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, swelling, and fluid retention. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist 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.
NIFEdipine food
Applies to: Nifedical XL (nifedipine)
NIFEdipine and ethanol (alcohol) may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. 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.
niacin food
Applies to: HDL Benefit (niacin)
Ask your doctor before using niacin together with ethanol (alcohol). You should avoid drinking alcohol, it can increase some of the side effects of niacin. This can cause nausea, dizziness, itching, vomiting, upset stomach, and flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin). Furthermore, consumption of large amounts of alcohol is associated with elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. 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.
NIFEdipine food
Applies to: Nifedical XL (nifedipine)
Using NIFEdipine together with multivitamin with minerals can decrease the effects of NIFEdipine. Talk with your doctor before using NIFEdipine and multivitamin with minerals together. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take 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.
niacin food
Applies to: HDL Benefit (niacin)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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. |
Further information
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