Drug interactions
Brompheniramine + Hops
Severity: Minor
Brompheniramine and Hops: minor interaction.
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Summary
Hops has mild sedative properties and may add to the drowsiness caused by brompheniramine. The clinical effect is probably modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brompheniramine and Hops 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
Possible additive CNS depression, likely involving GABAergic activity of hops constituents.
What to do
Counsel on possible additive drowsiness and avoid driving if impaired. Stop the herbal product if sedation becomes problematic.
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 Brompheniramine with Hops?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brompheniramine and Hops have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hops has mild sedative properties and may add to the drowsiness caused by brompheniramine. The clinical effect is probably modest.
How serious is the interaction between Brompheniramine and Hops?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel on possible additive drowsiness and avoid driving if impaired. Stop the herbal product if sedation becomes problematic.
What other medicines interact with Brompheniramine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Brompheniramine with, for example, Alfentanil, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Brompheniramine page.
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