Drug interactions
Bromocriptine + Crofelemer
Severity: Minor
Bromocriptine and Crofelemer: minor interaction.
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Summary
Crofelemer may inhibit CYP3A4 in the gut, but it is minimally absorbed, so systemic effects on bromocriptine are unlikely. Any increase in bromocriptine exposure would probably be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bromocriptine and Crofelemer have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bromocriptine belongs to Central Nervous System; Crofelemer belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible intestinal CYP3A4 inhibition by crofelemer.
What to do
No dose adjustment is usually needed. Monitor for bromocriptine adverse effects such as nausea or dizziness.
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 Bromocriptine
Other interactions of Crofelemer
- Crofelemer + Ergotamine Moderate
- Alfuzosin + Crofelemer Minor
- Amiodarone + Crofelemer Minor
- Apixaban + Crofelemer Minor
- Aprepitant + Crofelemer Minor
- Armodafinil + Crofelemer Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bromocriptine with Crofelemer?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bromocriptine and Crofelemer have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Crofelemer may inhibit CYP3A4 in the gut, but it is minimally absorbed, so systemic effects on bromocriptine are unlikely. Any increase in bromocriptine exposure would probably be small.
How serious is the interaction between Bromocriptine and Crofelemer?
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 dose adjustment is usually needed. Monitor for bromocriptine adverse effects such as nausea or dizziness.
What other medicines interact with Bromocriptine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bromocriptine with, for example, Amisulpride, Atazanavir, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Bromocriptine page.
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