Drug Interaction Report
No drug interactions found, but 3 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:
- guanadrel
- Valerian Root (valerian)
Drug interactions
No drug interactions were found between the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no drug interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:Alcohol (Ethanol) guanadrel
Applies to: guanadrel
Ethanol and guanadrel may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure.
You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or changes in pulse or heart rate, especially when treatment is started, the dose is changed, or treatment is restarted.
Tell your doctor promptly if these symptoms occur and seek urgent medical help if you faint or have severe dizziness.
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.
Moderate:Food/Lifestyle valerian
Applies to: Valerian Root (valerian)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of valerian such as:
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- difficulty concentrating
Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment.
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with valerian.
Do not use more than the recommended dose of valerian, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Disease interactions
1 potential interactionApplies to: 1 condition, including Fluid Retention.
Fluid Retention
Moderate:guanadrel
Guanadrel has a moderate potential interaction with Fluid Retention.
Peripheral- acting antiadrenergic agents can cause peripheral edema. Therapy with peripheral- acting antiadrenergic agents should be administered cautiously in patients adversely affected by sodium and water retention.
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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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