Drug interactions
Amobarbital + Nettle
Severity: Minor
Amobarbital and Nettle: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nettle has been proposed to have mild sedative activity that could add to barbiturate effects. The evidence is theoretical and it is not well established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amobarbital and Nettle 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 firmly established.
What to do
Counsel patients to report excess drowsiness, and avoid high-dose nettle products while taking amobarbital.
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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Other interactions of Amobarbital
- Amobarbital + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Doravirine Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Elbasvir / grazoprevir Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Lonafarnib Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amobarbital with Nettle?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amobarbital and Nettle have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nettle has been proposed to have mild sedative activity that could add to barbiturate effects. The evidence is theoretical and it is not well established.
How serious is the interaction between Amobarbital and Nettle?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients to report excess drowsiness, and avoid high-dose nettle products while taking amobarbital.
What other medicines interact with Amobarbital?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amobarbital with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Doravirine, Elbasvir / grazoprevir. The full list is on the Amobarbital page.
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