Fenfluramine and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with fenfluramine.
Fenfluramine Food
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.
Switch to professional interaction data
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.
Switch to professional interaction data
Fenfluramine drug interactions
There are 833 drug interactions with fenfluramine.
Fenfluramine disease interactions
There are 10 disease interactions with fenfluramine which include:
- psychiatric disorders
- cardiac disease
- pulmonary disease
- suicidal tendency
- alcoholism
- anorexia
- hypertension
- liver impairment
- renal dysfunction
- visual disturbance
Report options
More about fenfluramine
- fenfluramine consumer information
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Reviews (1)
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: anorexiants
- En español
Related treatment guides
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. |
See also:
Wegovy
Wegovy (semaglutide) an FDA-approved weekly injection for weight loss and to reduce heart risks ...
Lamictal
Lamictal is an anti-epileptic medication used treat seizures in adults and children over 2 years ...
Mounjaro
Mounjaro is used for type 2 diabetes to help lower blood sugar levels. Mounjaro has also been shown ...
Klonopin
Klonopin (clonazepam) is used to control seizures in epilepsy and for the treatment of panic ...
Topamax
Topamax (topiramate) is used to prevent seizures in adults and children and to prevent migraine ...
Epidiolex
Epidiolex (cannabidiol) is an oral prescription liquid CBD medicine that may be used to treat ...
Onfi
Onfi (clobazam) is used to treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a form of ...
Cannabidiol
Cannabidiol information from Drugs.com, includes Cannabidiol side effects, interactions and indications.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
