Felodipine and Alcohol / Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with felodipine which include:
felodipine ↔ multivitamins with minerals
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using felodipine together with multivitamin with minerals can decrease the effects of felodipine. Talk with your doctor before using felodipine and multivitamin with minerals together. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you 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.
felodipine ↔ food
Moderate Food Interaction
You should avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice if you are receiving treatment with felodipine. Grapefruit juice may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of felodipine. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as headache, low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, swelling, and fluid retention. 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.
felodipine drug Interactions
There are 565 drug interactions with felodipine
felodipine disease Interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with felodipine which include:
Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
| 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. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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