Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Benzacot (trimethobenzamide)
- ganaxolone
Interactions between your drugs
trimethobenzamide ganaxolone
Applies to: Benzacot (trimethobenzamide), ganaxolone
Using trimethobenzamide together with ganaxolone may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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
trimethobenzamide food
Applies to: Benzacot (trimethobenzamide)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of trimethobenzamide 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 trimethobenzamide. Do not use more than the recommended dose of trimethobenzamide, 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.
ganaxolone food
Applies to: ganaxolone
Ganaxolone must be taken with food to ensure adequate absorption of the medication. It is best to avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol, as it can increase drowsiness or other nervous system side effects of ganaxolone. You should also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. 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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