Drug interactions
Baclofen + Brimonidine
Severity: Minor
Baclofen and Brimonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine can cause drowsiness through central alpha-2 agonism, mainly when enough is absorbed systemically. Combined with baclofen, sedation may be increased. The effect is usually small with ophthalmic use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Baclofen and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Baclofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from baclofen's GABA-B agonism and brimonidine's central alpha-2 adrenergic activity.
What to do
Counsel patients about additive drowsiness when starting brimonidine drops and advise against driving until the response is known. Reduce baclofen if excessive 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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Other interactions of Baclofen
Other interactions of Brimonidine
- Brimonidine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Baclofen with Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Baclofen and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brimonidine can cause drowsiness through central alpha-2 agonism, mainly when enough is absorbed systemically. Combined with baclofen, sedation may be increased. The effect is usually small with ophthalmic use.
How serious is the interaction between Baclofen and Brimonidine?
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 additive drowsiness when starting brimonidine drops and advise against driving until the response is known. Reduce baclofen if excessive sedation occurs.
What other medicines interact with Baclofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Baclofen with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Baclofen page.
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