Drug interactions between methadone and Relistor
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|---|
| methadone |
| Relistor (methylnaltrexone) |
Interactions between your drugs
methadone
A total of 1131 drugs (6175 brand and generic names) are known to interact with methadone.
- Methadone is in the drug class narcotic analgesics.
- Methadone is used to treat the following conditions:
Relistor
A total of 0 drugs are known to interact with Relistor.
- Relistor is a member of the drug class peripheral opioid receptor antagonists.
- Relistor is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
methadone food
Applies to: methadone
Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels and effects of methadone. If you regularly consume grapefruits or grapefruit juice, you should be monitored for side effects and/or changes in methadone levels. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No therapeutic duplications were found for your selected drugs.
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 information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
