Drug interactions
Benzphetamine + Cyclizine
Severity: Minor
Benzphetamine and Cyclizine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Benzphetamine is a sympathomimetic stimulant that may partly counteract cyclizine's sedation, while cyclizine's anticholinergic effect may add to tachycardia. No significant harm is well established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Benzphetamine and Cyclizine 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
Opposing CNS effects; no established pharmacokinetic mechanism.
What to do
No specific action required; monitor heart rate and blood pressure.
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 Cyclizine
- Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates + Cyclizine Major
- Cyclizine + Henbane Major
- Cyclizine + Sodium oxybate Major
- Abobotulinumtoxina + Cyclizine Moderate
- Alfentanil + Cyclizine Moderate
- Alprazolam + Cyclizine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Benzphetamine with Cyclizine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Benzphetamine and Cyclizine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Benzphetamine is a sympathomimetic stimulant that may partly counteract cyclizine's sedation, while cyclizine's anticholinergic effect may add to tachycardia. No significant harm is well established.
How serious is the interaction between Benzphetamine and Cyclizine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No specific action required; monitor heart rate and blood pressure.
What other medicines interact with Cyclizine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cyclizine with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Henbane, Sodium oxybate. The full list is on the Cyclizine page.
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