Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Minoxidil
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Minoxidil: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist that can lower blood pressure when enough is absorbed systemically. Combined with the potent vasodilator minoxidil, additive hypotension is theoretically possible, but systemic exposure from ophthalmic brimonidine is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Minoxidil 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; Minoxidil belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive blood pressure lowering through central sympatholytic effect (brimonidine) and direct arteriolar vasodilation (minoxidil).
What to do
No routine action is needed; check blood pressure and ask about dizziness if the patient is on oral minoxidil with other antihypertensives.
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 Minoxidil
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 Minoxidil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Minoxidil 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 is an alpha-2 agonist that can lower blood pressure when enough is absorbed systemically. Combined with the potent vasodilator minoxidil, additive hypotension is theoretically possible, but systemic exposure from ophthalmic brimonidine is low.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Minoxidil?
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; check blood pressure and ask about dizziness if the patient is on oral minoxidil with other antihypertensives.
What other medicines interact with Minoxidil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Minoxidil with, for example, Aldesleukin, Amifostine, Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan. The full list is on the Minoxidil page.
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