Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- HydroDIURIL (hydrochlorothiazide)
- lofexidine
Interactions between your drugs
hydroCHLOROthiazide lofexidine
Applies to: HydroDIURIL (hydrochlorothiazide), lofexidine
Lofexidine and hydroCHLOROthiazide may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure and/or pulse rate. 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 stay hydrated and avoid becoming over heated during treatment with lofexidine to reduce your risk of low blood pressure and fainting. You should tell your healthcare provider immediately if you experience low blood pressure, slow heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness, and/or feeling faint at rest or when standing up. If you are not in the hospital and experience these signs or symptoms, do not take your next dose of lofexidine until you have talked to your healthcare provider. 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
lofexidine food
Applies to: lofexidine
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of lofexidine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and 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 lofexidine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of lofexidine, 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.
hydroCHLOROthiazide food
Applies to: HydroDIURIL (hydrochlorothiazide)
HydroCHLOROthiazide and ethanol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. 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.
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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