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Nimodipine and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There are 3 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with nimodipine.

Moderate

Nimodipine Alcohol (Ethanol)

Moderate Drug Interaction

NiMODipine and ethanol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. 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.

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Moderate

Nimodipine Multivitamins With Minerals

Moderate Drug Interaction

Using niMODipine together with multivitamin with minerals can decrease the effects of niMODipine. Talk with your doctor before using niMODipine 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.

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Moderate

Nimodipine Food

Moderate Food Interaction

You should avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice if you are receiving treatment with niMODipine. Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of medications like niMODipine. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as headache, low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, swelling, and fluid retention. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

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Nimodipine drug interactions

There are 476 drug interactions with nimodipine.

Nimodipine disease interactions

There are 4 disease interactions with nimodipine which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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