Drug Interaction Report
17 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
- West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Interactions between your drugs
chlorpheniramine orphenadrine
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine), aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Using chlorpheniramine together with orphenadrine may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and memory problems. Side effects may be more likely to occur in the elderly or those with a debilitating condition. 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.
chlorpheniramine phenyltoloxamine
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine), West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Using chlorpheniramine together with phenyltoloxamine may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and memory problems. Side effects may be more likely to occur in the elderly or those with a debilitating condition. 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.
phenylephrine phenylpropanolamine
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine), West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Both phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. 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. 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.
phenylephrine caffeine
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine), aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Both phenylephrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. 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. 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.
phenylephrine orphenadrine
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine), aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Orphenadrine may increase the effects of phenylephrine on your blood pressure and heart rate. Before receiving these medications, you should let your doctor know if you have high blood pressure or heart disease. You may not be able to use one or both of these medications, or you may need closer monitoring by your doctor in order to use these 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.
phenylpropanolamine caffeine
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine), aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Both phenylpropanolamine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. 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. 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.
orphenadrine phenyltoloxamine
Applies to: aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine, West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Using orphenadrine together with phenyltoloxamine may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and memory problems. Side effects may be more likely to occur in the elderly or those with a debilitating condition. 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.
aspirin caffeine
Applies to: aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine, aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
chlorpheniramine food
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of chlorpheniramine 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 chlorpheniramine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of chlorpheniramine, 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.
phenylpropanolamine food
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Using phenylpropanolamine with alcohol can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as increased heart rate, chest pain, or blood pressure changes. In addition, you may also be more likely to experience nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, depression, and difficulty concentrating. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with phenylpropanolamine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of phenylpropanolamine, and 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 medication without first talking to your doctor.
orphenadrine food
Applies to: aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of orphenadrine 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 orphenadrine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of orphenadrine, 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.
phenyltoloxamine food
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of phenyltoloxamine 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 phenyltoloxamine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of phenyltoloxamine, 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.
aspirin food
Applies to: aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 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.
phenylephrine food
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Both phenylephrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. 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. 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.
phenylpropanolamine food
Applies to: West-Decon (chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / phenyltoloxamine)
Both phenylpropanolamine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. 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. 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.
caffeine food
Applies to: aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
aspirin food
Applies to: aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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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