Drug interactions
Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium + Motherwort
Severity: Minor
Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium and Motherwort: minor interaction.
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Summary
Motherwort is traditionally used as a mild sedative herb. Taken with chlordiazepoxide it may add to drowsiness and psychomotor impairment, though clinical data are scarce.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium and Motherwort 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 depression is predicted; the sedative activity of motherwort is poorly characterised.
What to do
Advise patients to watch for excess drowsiness and to avoid driving until the response is known. Reduce or stop motherwort if sedation becomes troublesome.
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-clidinium with Motherwort?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium and Motherwort have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Motherwort is traditionally used as a mild sedative herb. Taken with chlordiazepoxide it may add to drowsiness and psychomotor impairment, though clinical data are scarce.
How serious is the interaction between Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium and Motherwort?
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 watch for excess drowsiness and to avoid driving until the response is known. Reduce or stop motherwort if sedation becomes troublesome.
What other medicines interact with Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium with, for example, Alfentanil, Alprazolam, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium page.
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