Drug interactions
Azelastine + Motherwort
Severity: Minor
Azelastine and Motherwort: minor interaction.
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Summary
Motherwort is traditionally used as a mild sedative and may add to azelastine drowsiness. Clinical data are very limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azelastine and Motherwort 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
Theoretical additive sedative effect.
What to do
Counsel patients about possible added drowsiness and caution with driving.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Azelastine with Motherwort?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Azelastine and Motherwort have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Motherwort is traditionally used as a mild sedative and may add to azelastine drowsiness. Clinical data are very limited.
How serious is the interaction between Azelastine and Motherwort?
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 about possible added drowsiness and caution with driving.
What other medicines interact with Azelastine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Azelastine with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Methadone, Sodium oxybate. The full list is on the Azelastine page.
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