Drug interactions
Dichlorphenamide + Metoclopramide
Severity: Minor
Dichlorphenamide and Metoclopramide: minor interaction.
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Summary
No well-established interaction exists between these drugs. Dichlorphenamide may cause drowsiness or confusion in some patients, so additive effects with metoclopramide are theoretically possible but not well described.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dichlorphenamide and Metoclopramide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dichlorphenamide belongs to Miscellaneous; Metoclopramide belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; possible minor additive central nervous system effects.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Monitor for drowsiness and electrolyte disturbances as usual with dichlorphenamide.
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 Metoclopramide
Other interactions of Dichlorphenamide
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dichlorphenamide with Metoclopramide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dichlorphenamide and Metoclopramide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No well-established interaction exists between these drugs. Dichlorphenamide may cause drowsiness or confusion in some patients, so additive effects with metoclopramide are theoretically possible but not well described.
How serious is the interaction between Dichlorphenamide and Metoclopramide?
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 routine action is needed. Monitor for drowsiness and electrolyte disturbances as usual with dichlorphenamide.
What other medicines interact with Metoclopramide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metoclopramide with, for example, Amantadine, Amoxapine, Antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol). The full list is on the Metoclopramide page.
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