Drug interactions
Bendroflumethiazide + Brimonidine
Severity: Minor
Bendroflumethiazide and Brimonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine can cause a small blood pressure reduction that may add to the effect of thiazide diuretics. Clinically significant hypotension is unlikely with ophthalmic use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bendroflumethiazide 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.
Why it happens
Additive hypotensive effects.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, especially in older patients or those with orthostatic symptoms.
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 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 Bendroflumethiazide with Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bendroflumethiazide 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 a small blood pressure reduction that may add to the effect of thiazide diuretics. Clinically significant hypotension is unlikely with ophthalmic use.
How serious is the interaction between Bendroflumethiazide 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: Monitor blood pressure, especially in older patients or those with orthostatic symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Brimonidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Brimonidine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Brimonidine page.
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