Drug interactions
Bromocriptine + Olopatadine intranasal
Severity: Minor
Bromocriptine and Olopatadine intranasal: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can cause somnolence, and intranasal olopatadine has some systemic absorption. Combined use may add to drowsiness and psychomotor impairment, and bromocriptine can also cause sudden sleep onset.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bromocriptine and Olopatadine intranasal 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 CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Advise patients to avoid driving or operating machinery until the combined effect is known, and avoid alcohol or other sedatives.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bromocriptine with Olopatadine intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bromocriptine and Olopatadine intranasal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both drugs can cause somnolence, and intranasal olopatadine has some systemic absorption. Combined use may add to drowsiness and psychomotor impairment, and bromocriptine can also cause sudden sleep onset.
How serious is the interaction between Bromocriptine and Olopatadine intranasal?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to avoid driving or operating machinery until the combined effect is known, and avoid alcohol or other sedatives.
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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