Drug interactions
Chlordiazepoxide + Terbinafine
Severity: Minor
Chlordiazepoxide and Terbinafine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Chlordiazepoxide is metabolized mainly by oxidation and glucuronidation, not clinically by CYP2D6. A relevant interaction with terbinafine is not expected.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chlordiazepoxide and Terbinafine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Chlordiazepoxide belongs to Central Nervous System; Terbinafine belongs to Anti Fungals.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; CYP2D6 is not a major pathway for chlordiazepoxide.
What to do
No specific action is needed beyond usual monitoring of sedation.
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 Chlordiazepoxide with Terbinafine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Chlordiazepoxide and Terbinafine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Chlordiazepoxide is metabolized mainly by oxidation and glucuronidation, not clinically by CYP2D6. A relevant interaction with terbinafine is not expected.
How serious is the interaction between Chlordiazepoxide and Terbinafine?
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 specific action is needed beyond usual monitoring of sedation.
What other medicines interact with Terbinafine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Terbinafine with, for example, Thioridazine, Desipramine, Eliglustat. The full list is on the Terbinafine page.
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