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Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) and Alcohol / Food Interactions

There are 3 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) which include:

Moderate

scopolamine Alcohol (Ethanol)

Moderate Drug Interaction

Ask your doctor before using scopolamine together with ethanol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking scopolamine. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. 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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Minor

scopolamine food

Minor Food Interaction

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Minor Potential Hazard, Low plausibility

anticholinergics - hypertension

Cardiovascular effects of anticholinergics may exacerbate hypertension. Therapy with anticholinergic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypertension.

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Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) drug interactions

There are 205 drug interactions with Transderm-Scop (scopolamine)

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) disease interactions

There are 17 disease interactions with Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) which include:

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.

Further information

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