Drug interactions
Azelastine-fluticasone + Motherwort
Severity: Minor
Azelastine-fluticasone and Motherwort: minor interaction.
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Summary
Motherwort is used as a mild herbal sedative and may add to the drowsiness caused by azelastine. Clinical evidence is very limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azelastine-fluticasone 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 sedation; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Advise patients to watch for drowsiness and avoid driving if affected. Stop the herb if sedation 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Azelastine-fluticasone with Motherwort?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Azelastine-fluticasone 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 used as a mild herbal sedative and may add to the drowsiness caused by azelastine. Clinical evidence is very limited.
How serious is the interaction between Azelastine-fluticasone 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: Advise patients to watch for drowsiness and avoid driving if affected. Stop the herb if sedation occurs.
What other medicines interact with Azelastine-fluticasone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Azelastine-fluticasone with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Alfentanil. The full list is on the Azelastine-fluticasone page.
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