Skip to main content

Pharmagesic and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There are 9 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Pharmagesic (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine).

Major

acetaminophen Alcohol (Ethanol)

Major Drug Interaction

Ask your doctor before using acetaminophen together with ethanol. This can cause serious side effects that affect your liver. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely 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.

Switch to professional interaction data

Major

butalbital Alcohol (Ethanol)

Major Drug Interaction

Ask your doctor before using butalbital together with ethanol, this can add to dizziness, drowsiness and other side effects of butalbital. Be careful if you drive or do activities that require you to be awake and alert. Talk with your doctor before using any medications together, or drinking alcohol with butalbital. 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.

Switch to professional interaction data

Moderate

acetaminophen Alcohol (Ethanol)

Moderate Drug Interaction

Using acetaminophen together with butalbital may alter the effects of acetaminophen and cause serious side effects that may affect your liver. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely 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.

Switch to professional interaction data

Moderate

acetaminophen Nicotine

Moderate Drug Interaction

Using acetaminophen together with butalbital may alter the effects of acetaminophen and cause serious side effects that may affect your liver. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely 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.

Switch to professional interaction data

Minor

Nicotine caffeine

Minor Drug Interaction

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

caffeine food

Minor Food Interaction

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Major

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

CNS stimulants - cardiac disease

Many CNS stimulants are contraindicated in patients with significant cardiovascular impairment such as uncompensated heart failure, severe coronary disease, severe hypertension (including that associated with hyperthyroidism or pheochromocytoma), cardiac structural abnormalities, serious arrhythmias, etc. Sudden death has been reported in patients with structural cardiac abnormalities or other serious cardiac disease who are treated with CNS stimulants at the recommended dosages for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; use of these agents should be avoided in patients with known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious cardiac arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, or other serious cardiac disease. Additionally, stroke, myocardial infarction, chest pain, syncope, arrhythmias, and other symptoms have been reported in adults under treatment. A careful assessment of the cardiovascular status should be done in patients being considered for treatment. This includes family history, physical exam, and further cardiac evaluation (EKG and echocardiogram). Patients who develop symptoms should have a detailed cardiac evaluation and if needed, treatment should be suspended.

References

  1. "Product Information. Provigil (modafinil)." Cephalon, Inc PROD (2001):
  2. "Product Information. Dopram (doxapram)." West Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation PROD (2001):
  3. "Product Information. Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)." SmithKline Beecham PROD (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Didrex (benzphetamine)." Pharmacia and Upjohn PROD (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Tenuate (diethylpropion)." Aventis Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)." Mikart Inc (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Concerta (methylphenidate)." Alza (2002):
  8. "Product Information. Strattera (atomoxetine)." Lilly, Eli and Company (2002):
  9. "Product Information. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)." Shire US Inc (2007):
  10. "Product Information. Nuvigil (armodafinil)." Cephalon Inc (2007):
  11. "Product Information. Phendimetrazine Tartrate SR (phendimetrazine)." Sandoz Inc (2012):
  12. "Product Information. Phentermine Hydrochloride (phentermine)." Tagi Pharma Inc (2019):
  13. "Product Information. Desoxyn (methamphetamine)." Recordati Rare Diseases Inc SUPPL-38 (2023):
View all 13 references
Major

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

CNS stimulants - hypertension

CNS stimulants increase blood pressure and heart rate; the use of some agents may be contraindicated in patients with severe/uncontrolled hypertension. Caution should be used when administering to patients with preexisting high blood pressure (even mild hypertension) and other cardiovascular conditions. All patients under treatment should be regularly monitored for potential tachycardia and hypertension.

References

  1. "Product Information. Provigil (modafinil)." Cephalon, Inc PROD (2001):
  2. "Product Information. Dopram (doxapram)." West Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation PROD (2001):
  3. "Product Information. Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)." SmithKline Beecham PROD (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Didrex (benzphetamine)." Pharmacia and Upjohn PROD (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Tenuate (diethylpropion)." Aventis Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)." Mikart Inc (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Concerta (methylphenidate)." Alza (2002):
  8. "Product Information. Strattera (atomoxetine)." Lilly, Eli and Company (2002):
  9. "Product Information. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)." Shire US Inc (2007):
  10. "Product Information. Nuvigil (armodafinil)." Cephalon Inc (2007):
  11. "Product Information. Phendimetrazine Tartrate SR (phendimetrazine)." Sandoz Inc (2012):
  12. "Product Information. Phentermine Hydrochloride (phentermine)." Tagi Pharma Inc (2019):
  13. "Product Information. Desoxyn (methamphetamine)." Recordati Rare Diseases Inc SUPPL-38 (2023):
View all 13 references
Moderate

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

caffeine - cardiotoxicity

Like other methylxanthines, caffeine at high dosages may be associated with positive inotropic and chronotropic effects on the heart. Caffeine may also produce an increase in systemic vascular resistance, resulting in elevation of blood pressure. Therapy with products containing caffeine should be administered cautiously in patients with severe cardiac disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, or acute myocardial injury. Some clinicians recommend avoiding caffeine in patients with symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias and/or palpitations and during the first several days to weeks after an acute myocardial infarction.

References

  1. "Multum Information Services, Inc. Expert Review Panel"

Pharmagesic drug interactions

There are 672 drug interactions with Pharmagesic (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine).

Pharmagesic disease interactions

There are 23 disease interactions with Pharmagesic (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) which include:


Report options

Loading...
QR code containing a link to this page

More about Pharmagesic (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine)

Related treatment guides

Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.