Dihydrocodeine/guaifenesin and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin.
Alcohol (Ethanol) Dihydrocodeine
Moderate Drug Interaction
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with dihydrocodeine. 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. With certain long-acting formulations of narcotic pain medication, consumption of alcohol may also cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high blood levels that may be potentially lethal. 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 dihydrocodeine, 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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Dihydrocodeine/guaifenesin drug interactions
There are 531 drug interactions with dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin.
Dihydrocodeine/guaifenesin disease interactions
There are 16 disease interactions with dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin which include:
- impaired GI motility
- infectious diarrhea
- prematurity
- acute alcohol intoxication
- drug dependence
- hypotension
- intracranial pressure
- respiratory depression
- gastrointestinal obstruction
- adrenal insufficiency
- liver disease
- renal dysfunction
- seizure disorders
- urinary retention
- arrhythmias
- 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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