Drug Interaction Report
5 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Acid Reducer-Cimetidine (cimetidine)
- alendronate
Interactions between your drugs
cimetidine alendronate
Applies to: Acid Reducer-Cimetidine (cimetidine), alendronate
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
alendronate food
Applies to: alendronate
Food may reduce the absorption of alendronate, which may lead to lower blood levels of the medication and possibly reduced effectiveness. You should take alendronate first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything or take any other medication. Take each dose with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of water, and use only plain water (not mineral or vitamin water). Do not take alendronate if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes. Because alendronate can cause irritation and ulcer in the stomach or esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach), you will need to stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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.
cimetidine food
Applies to: Acid Reducer-Cimetidine (cimetidine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
cimetidine food
Applies to: Acid Reducer-Cimetidine (cimetidine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
cimetidine food
Applies to: Acid Reducer-Cimetidine (cimetidine)
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
| 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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