Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- mexiletine
- sodium bicarbonate / sodium citrate
Interactions between your drugs
mexiletine sodium bicarbonate
Applies to: mexiletine, sodium bicarbonate / sodium citrate
Ask your doctor before using mexiletine together with sodium bicarbonate. Using these medications together can increase the blood levels or add to the side effects of mexiletine. This can cause nausea, seizures, numbness or tingling, tiredness, dizziness, a loss of consciousness, and a worsening irregular heartbeat. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Mexiletine may cause drowsiness and blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you use both medications. 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.
mexiletine sodium citrate
Applies to: mexiletine, sodium bicarbonate / sodium citrate
Ask your doctor before using mexiletine together with sodium citrate. Using these medications together can increase the blood levels or add to the side effects of mexiletine. This can cause nausea, seizures, numbness or tingling, tiredness, dizziness, a loss of consciousness, and a worsening irregular heartbeat. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Mexiletine may cause drowsiness and blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you use both medications. 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.
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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