Buprenorphine and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with buprenorphine.
Buprenorphine Food
Major Food Interaction
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with buprenorphine. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of buprenorphine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
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Buprenorphine drug interactions
There are 717 drug interactions with buprenorphine.
Buprenorphine disease interactions
There are 12 disease interactions with buprenorphine which include:
- drug dependence
- respiratory depression
- gastrointestinal obstruction
- intracranial pressure
- adrenal insufficiency
- hypotension
- liver disease
- QT prolongation
- renal dysfunction
- urinary retention
- seizure disorders
- biliary tract disease
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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. |
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