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Drug Interaction Report

6 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

aspirin sodium bicarbonate

Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate), Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate)

Using sodium bicarbonate together with aspirin may decrease the effects of aspirin. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely 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.

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Moderate

aspirin perindopril

Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate), perindopril

Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor if you also use perindopril. You may need dose adjustments or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. If you are receiving therapy with this combination you should check your blood pressure and may need your kidney function monitored. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Minor

sodium bicarbonate perindopril

Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate), perindopril

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

perindopril food

Applies to: perindopril

It is recommended that if you are taking perindopril you should be advised to avoid moderately high or high potassium dietary intake. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking perindopril, unless your doctor has told you to.

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Moderate

aspirin food

Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate)

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.

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Minor

aspirin food

Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate)

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.


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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.