Drug Interactions between clomipramine and Spec-T Sore Throat / Decongestant Lozenges
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- clomipramine
- Spec-T Sore Throat/Decongestant Lozenges (benzocaine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine)
Interactions between your drugs
phenylephrine clomiPRAMINE
Applies to: Spec-T Sore Throat / Decongestant Lozenges (benzocaine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine) and clomipramine
Phenylephrine should not be used with clomiPRAMINE except in cases of emergency. If your doctor wants you to take this combination a dosage adjustment may be necessary. Your blood pressure may need to be checked more frequently. 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.
phenylephrine phenylpropanolamine
Applies to: Spec-T Sore Throat / Decongestant Lozenges (benzocaine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine) and Spec-T Sore Throat / Decongestant Lozenges (benzocaine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine)
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.
phenylpropanolamine clomiPRAMINE
Applies to: Spec-T Sore Throat / Decongestant Lozenges (benzocaine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine) and clomipramine
Before taking phenylpropanolamine, tell your doctor if you also use clomiPRAMINE. You may need dose adjustments or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. This combination could cause an increase in blood pressure, fever, headache, or fast or irregular heartbeat. 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.
Drug and food interactions
phenylpropanolamine food
Applies to: Spec-T Sore Throat / Decongestant Lozenges (benzocaine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine)
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.
clomiPRAMINE food
Applies to: clomipramine
Grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice may cause the clomiPRAMINE levels in your body to increase. This may lead to potentially dangerous adverse effects. If you are receiving clomiPRAMINE therapy and consume cranberry juice or grapefruit products, you should be monitored for adverse effects and changes in clomiPRAMINE levels. Do not increase or decrease the amount of cranberry juice or grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
clomiPRAMINE food
Applies to: clomipramine
Ask your doctor before using clomiPRAMINE together with ethanol (alcohol), this can alter the effects of clomiPRAMINE and increase the side effects. Call the doctor if you experience uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, sweating, muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, and seizures. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages, to avoid alcohol, and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. 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: Spec-T Sore Throat / Decongestant Lozenges (benzocaine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine)
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: Spec-T Sore Throat / Decongestant Lozenges (benzocaine / phenylephrine / phenylpropanolamine)
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.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No 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.
See also
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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