Drug interactions
Dantrolene + Eucalyptus
Severity: Minor
Dantrolene and Eucalyptus: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dantrolene causes drowsiness and dizziness, and eucalyptus preparations taken orally may add mild sedation. The combined effect is generally small, but it could affect alertness in some people.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dantrolene and Eucalyptus 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 depressant effects; the mechanism for eucalyptus is poorly characterised.
What to do
Advise patients to be aware of additive drowsiness and avoid driving until the response is known. Reduce or stop the herbal product if excess sedation occurs.
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 Dantrolene with Eucalyptus?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dantrolene and Eucalyptus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dantrolene causes drowsiness and dizziness, and eucalyptus preparations taken orally may add mild sedation. The combined effect is generally small, but it could affect alertness in some people.
How serious is the interaction between Dantrolene and Eucalyptus?
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 be aware of additive drowsiness and avoid driving until the response is known. Reduce or stop the herbal product if excess sedation occurs.
What other medicines interact with Dantrolene?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dantrolene with, for example, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Buprenorphine long-acting, Buprenorphine subdermal implant. The full list is on the Dantrolene page.
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