Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Methocarbamol
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Methocarbamol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine eye drops have minimal systemic absorption, but systemic exposure can cause drowsiness in some patients. Any additive sedation with methocarbamol is expected to be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Methocarbamol 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 belongs to Miscellaneous; Methocarbamol belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible additive sedation from small systemic brimonidine alpha-2 agonist exposure plus methocarbamol.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Advise the patient to report unusual drowsiness, and take care with driving if sedated.
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 Methocarbamol
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 Brimonidine with Methocarbamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Methocarbamol 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 eye drops have minimal systemic absorption, but systemic exposure can cause drowsiness in some patients. Any additive sedation with methocarbamol is expected to be small.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Methocarbamol?
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 routine action is needed. Advise the patient to report unusual drowsiness, and take care with driving if sedated.
What other medicines interact with Methocarbamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methocarbamol with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Methocarbamol page.
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