Drug interactions
Dexmethylphenidate + Lofexidine
Severity: Minor
Dexmethylphenidate and Lofexidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant that may counter lofexidine's sedation and blood pressure lowering. It can also raise heart rate and blood pressure, making the net effect unpredictable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexmethylphenidate and Lofexidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dexmethylphenidate belongs to Central Nervous System; Lofexidine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Opposing pharmacodynamic effects of CNS stimulation and central alpha-2 agonism.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate and the control of withdrawal symptoms.
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 Lofexidine
- Adagrasib + Lofexidine Major
- Alfuzosin + Lofexidine Major
- Amiodarone + Lofexidine Major
- Amisulpride + Lofexidine Major
- Anagrelide + Lofexidine Major
- Apomorphine + Lofexidine Major
Other interactions of Dexmethylphenidate
- Dexmethylphenidate + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexmethylphenidate with Lofexidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexmethylphenidate and Lofexidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant that may counter lofexidine's sedation and blood pressure lowering. It can also raise heart rate and blood pressure, making the net effect unpredictable.
How serious is the interaction between Dexmethylphenidate and Lofexidine?
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 blood pressure and heart rate and the control of withdrawal symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Lofexidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lofexidine with, for example, Adagrasib, Alfuzosin, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Lofexidine page.
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