Drug interactions
Dantrolene + Sage
Severity: Minor
Dantrolene and Sage: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dantrolene causes drowsiness, and some sage preparations are reported to have mild sedative properties. Together they might slightly increase sleepiness, though the effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dantrolene and Sage 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 depression; the mechanism for sage is not well established.
What to do
Counsel patients about possible added drowsiness and caution with driving. Discontinue the herbal product 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 Dantrolene with Sage?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dantrolene and Sage 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 some sage preparations are reported to have mild sedative properties. Together they might slightly increase sleepiness, though the effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Dantrolene and Sage?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients about possible added drowsiness and caution with driving. Discontinue the herbal product if sedation becomes troublesome.
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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