Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- gemfibrozil
- Singulair (montelukast)
Interactions between your drugs
gemfibrozil montelukast
Applies to: gemfibrozil, Singulair (montelukast)
Gemfibrozil may increase the blood levels and effects of montelukast. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or uncommon but serious behavior and mood changes (e.G., agitation including aggressive behavior or hostility; bad or vivid dreams; depression; confusion; difficulty concentrating; anxiety; hallucinations; irritability; memory impairment; restlessness; sleep walking; suicidal thoughts and actions; tremor; trouble sleeping). 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 interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found with the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no food interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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.
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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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