Drug interactions
Alprazolam + Eucalyptus
Severity: Minor
Alprazolam and Eucalyptus: minor interaction.
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Summary
Eucalyptus preparations have been suggested to cause mild sedation, which might add to alprazolam effects. Evidence of a clinically meaningful interaction is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Alprazolam and Eucalyptus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible additive CNS depression; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Advise patients to watch for added drowsiness when using eucalyptus products orally with alprazolam, and reduce use of the herb if it occurs.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Alprazolam + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Alprazolam Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Alprazolam with Eucalyptus?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Alprazolam and Eucalyptus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Eucalyptus preparations have been suggested to cause mild sedation, which might add to alprazolam effects. Evidence of a clinically meaningful interaction is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Alprazolam and Eucalyptus?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to watch for added drowsiness when using eucalyptus products orally with alprazolam, and reduce use of the herb if it occurs.
What other medicines interact with Alprazolam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Alprazolam with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole. The full list is on the Alprazolam page.
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