Drug Interaction Report
16 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- bromocriptine
- Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Interactions between your drugs
bromocriptine phenylpropanolamine
Applies to: bromocriptine, Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Ask your doctor before using bromocriptine together with phenylpropanolamine. Using these medications together may increase the adverse effects of bromocriptine. This may cause low blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness and other symptoms, especially when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Also use caution when driving or performing other hazardous activities. 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.
bromocriptine pyrilamine
Applies to: bromocriptine, Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Using bromocriptine together with pyrilamine 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.
bromocriptine HYDROcodone
Applies to: bromocriptine, Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Using bromocriptine together with HYDROcodone 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.
bromocriptine pheniramine
Applies to: bromocriptine, Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Using bromocriptine together with pheniramine 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.
phenylephrine phenylpropanolamine
Applies to: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine), Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
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.
pyrilamine HYDROcodone
Applies to: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine), Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Using pyrilamine together with HYDROcodone 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.
pyrilamine pheniramine
Applies to: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine), Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Using pyrilamine together with pheniramine 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.
HYDROcodone pheniramine
Applies to: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine), Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Using HYDROcodone together with pheniramine 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
HYDROcodone food
Applies to: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with HYDROcodone. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. If you are taking certain long-acting formulations of hydrocodone, consumption of alcohol may also cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high blood levels that may be potentially lethal. Likewise, you should avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as this may increase the blood levels and effects of hydrocodone. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of HYDROcodone, 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.
bromocriptine food
Applies to: bromocriptine
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of bromocriptine 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 bromocriptine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of bromocriptine, 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: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
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.
pyrilamine food
Applies to: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of pyrilamine 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 pyrilamine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of pyrilamine, 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.
pheniramine food
Applies to: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of pheniramine 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 pheniramine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of pheniramine, 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.
phenylephrine food
Applies to: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
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: Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone (hydrocodone / pheniramine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine / pyrilamine)
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.
bromocriptine food
Applies to: bromocriptine
Nicotine may increase the effects of bromocriptine in narrowing the blood vessels and decreasing blood flow. A severe decrease in blood flow to the brain and other parts of the body can lead to dangerous side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience coldness, paleness, discoloration, numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet; muscle pain or weakness; severe or worsening headache; blurred vision; severe abdominal pain; chest pain; or shortness of breath while using 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.
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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