Drug interactions
Doxylamine + OnabotulinumtoxinA
Severity: Minor
Doxylamine and OnabotulinumtoxinA: minor interaction.
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Summary
Drugs with anticholinergic activity are reported to possibly augment the effects of botulinum toxin, but evidence is limited. The clinical significance with doxylamine is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Doxylamine and OnabotulinumtoxinA have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Doxylamine belongs to Respiratory; OnabotulinumtoxinA belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive reduction in cholinergic transmission; not firmly established.
What to do
Be aware of possible excess weakness or systemic anticholinergic effects after injection. Monitor for swallowing difficulty or generalized weakness.
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 Doxylamine with OnabotulinumtoxinA?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Doxylamine and OnabotulinumtoxinA have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Drugs with anticholinergic activity are reported to possibly augment the effects of botulinum toxin, but evidence is limited. The clinical significance with doxylamine is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Doxylamine and OnabotulinumtoxinA?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Be aware of possible excess weakness or systemic anticholinergic effects after injection. Monitor for swallowing difficulty or generalized weakness.
What other medicines interact with Doxylamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Doxylamine with, for example, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Brexanolone. The full list is on the Doxylamine page.
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