Drug Interactions between Mono-Gesic and Niacin SR
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Mono-Gesic (salsalate)
- Niacin SR (niacin)
Interactions between your drugs
niacin salsalate
Applies to: Niacin SR (niacin) and Mono-Gesic (salsalate)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
niacin food
Applies to: Niacin SR (niacin)
Ask your doctor before using niacin together with ethanol. 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.
salsalate food
Applies to: Mono-Gesic (salsalate)
Ask your doctor before using salsalate together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking salsalate. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by salsalate. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 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: Niacin SR (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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