Drug Interactions between Nuvigil and pseudoephedrine / terfenadine
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Nuvigil (armodafinil)
- pseudoephedrine/terfenadine
Interactions between your drugs
terfenadine armodafinil
Applies to: pseudoephedrine / terfenadine and Nuvigil (armodafinil)
Armodafinil may reduce the blood levels and effects of terfenadine. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use 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.
pseudoephedrine armodafinil
Applies to: pseudoephedrine / terfenadine and Nuvigil (armodafinil)
Both pseudoephedrine and armodafinil can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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
terfenadine food
Applies to: pseudoephedrine / terfenadine
Terfenadine is no longer on the market in the US. Do not take terfenadine with any other food or medication.
pseudoephedrine food
Applies to: pseudoephedrine / terfenadine
Both pseudoephedrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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.
armodafinil food
Applies to: Nuvigil (armodafinil)
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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