Drug interactions
Cabergoline + Nitroglycerin po
Severity: Minor
Cabergoline and Nitroglycerin po: minor interaction.
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Summary
No well-established interaction exists, and the claimed metabolic mechanism is not supported. Both can lower blood pressure, so additive hypotension is possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cabergoline and Nitroglycerin po 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
No established pharmacokinetic mechanism; additive vasodilatory or hypotensive effects are theoretical.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and orthostatic symptoms when starting or changing doses.
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 Cabergoline with Nitroglycerin po?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cabergoline and Nitroglycerin po have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No well-established interaction exists, and the claimed metabolic mechanism is not supported. Both can lower blood pressure, so additive hypotension is possible.
How serious is the interaction between Cabergoline and Nitroglycerin po?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and orthostatic symptoms when starting or changing doses.
What other medicines interact with Cabergoline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cabergoline with, for example, Benperidol, Chlorpromazine, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Cabergoline page.
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