Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- fluphenazine
- lindane topical
Interactions between your drugs
fluPHENAZine lindane topical
Applies to: fluphenazine, lindane topical
Some of the medication in lindane topical can be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream and produce seizures on rare occasions. The risk may be increased when used with other medications that can also cause seizures such as fluPHENAZine. This may be more likely to occur in very young children or the elderly; people undergoing alcohol or drug withdrawal; and those who have a history of seizures or a condition affecting the central nervous system such as a brain tumor or head trauma. Excessive or inappropriate use or accidental ingestion of lindane topical can also lead to seizures. Talk to a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns. You should follow closely the instructions for use of lindane topical given by the prescriber, and keep the product out of reach of children. Do not exceed the frequency and duration of use recommended on the product label or prescribed by the doctor. 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.
Drug and food/lifestyle interactions
fluPHENAZine food/lifestyle
Applies to: fluphenazine
Ask your doctor before using fluPHENAZine together with ethanol (alcohol). This can cause uncontrollable movements, agitation, seizures, severe dizziness or fainting, coma, very deep sleep, irregular heartbeats, and high or low body temperature. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities, these medicaions may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. 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.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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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