Artane and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Artane (trihexyphenidyl).
Trihexyphenidyl Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using trihexyphenidyl together with ethanol (alcohol). Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking trihexyphenidyl. 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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Trihexyphenidyl High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Minor Potential Hazard, Moderate 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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Artane drug interactions
There are 337 drug interactions with Artane (trihexyphenidyl).
Artane disease interactions
There are 10 disease interactions with Artane (trihexyphenidyl) which include:
- arrhythmias
- autonomic neuropathy
- GI obstruction
- glaucoma
- obstructive uropathy
- tardive dyskinesia
- infectious diarrhea
- psychoses
- hypertension
- fever
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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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