Drug Interaction Report
5 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- fesoterodine
- Procardia (nifedipine)
Interactions between your drugs
NIFEdipine fesoterodine
Applies to: Procardia (nifedipine), fesoterodine
NIFEdipine can increase the blood levels and effects of fesoterodine. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know if you experience excessive drowsiness, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, blurry vision, difficulty urinating, dry mouth, headache, gastrointestinal upset, or constipation while taking these medications, as they may be symptoms of excessive fesoterodine levels. 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
NIFEdipine food
Applies to: Procardia (nifedipine)
You should avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice if you are receiving treatment with NIFEdipine. Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of medications like NIFEdipine. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as headache, low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, swelling, and fluid retention. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist 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.
fesoterodine food
Applies to: fesoterodine
Grapefruit juice may increase the levels of fesoterodine in your body. Let your doctor know if you experience excessive drowsiness, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, blurry vision, difficulty urinating, dry mouth, headache, gastrointestinal upset, or constipation while taking fesoterodine. 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.
NIFEdipine food
Applies to: Procardia (nifedipine)
NIFEdipine and ethanol (alcohol) 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.
NIFEdipine food
Applies to: Procardia (nifedipine)
Using NIFEdipine together with multivitamin with minerals can decrease the effects of NIFEdipine. Talk with your doctor before using NIFEdipine and multivitamin with minerals together. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take 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.
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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