Drug interactions
Cevimeline + Meclizine
Severity: Minor
Cevimeline and Meclizine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cevimeline is a muscarinic agonist for dry mouth, and meclizine has anticholinergic activity that may blunt its saliva-stimulating effect. The interaction is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cevimeline and Meclizine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cevimeline belongs to Miscellaneous; Meclizine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism at muscarinic receptors.
What to do
Monitor for reduced cevimeline response. Consider a non-anticholinergic alternative to meclizine if dry mouth worsens.
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 Meclizine
Other interactions of Cevimeline
- Amitriptyline + Cevimeline Moderate
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Cevimeline Moderate
- Atenolol + Cevimeline Moderate
- Atropine + Cevimeline Moderate
- Betaxolol + Cevimeline Moderate
- Bethanechol + Cevimeline Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cevimeline with Meclizine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cevimeline and Meclizine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cevimeline is a muscarinic agonist for dry mouth, and meclizine has anticholinergic activity that may blunt its saliva-stimulating effect. The interaction is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Cevimeline and Meclizine?
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 for reduced cevimeline response. Consider a non-anticholinergic alternative to meclizine if dry mouth worsens.
What other medicines interact with Meclizine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Meclizine with, for example, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Brexanolone. The full list is on the Meclizine page.
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