Pondimin and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Pondimin (fenfluramine).
Fenfluramine Food/Lifestyle
Moderate Food Interaction
Using fenfluramine with alcohol can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as increased heart rate, chest pain, or blood pressure changes. In addition, you may also be more likely to experience nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, depression, and difficulty concentrating. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with fenfluramine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of fenfluramine, 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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Fenfluramine High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
fenfluramine - hypertension
Fenfluramine can cause an increase in blood pressure. Exercise care when using this agent in hypertensive patients. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure in patients treated with fenfluramine.
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Pondimin drug interactions
There are 833 drug interactions with Pondimin (fenfluramine).
Pondimin disease interactions
There are 10 disease interactions with Pondimin (fenfluramine) which include:
- psychiatric disorders
- cardiac disease
- pulmonary disease
- suicidal tendency
- alcoholism
- anorexia
- hypertension
- liver impairment
- renal dysfunction
- visual disturbance
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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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