Drug interactions
Doxylamine + Phenylephrine po
Severity: Minor
Doxylamine and Phenylephrine po: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral phenylephrine is a decongestant with mild stimulant effects, which may partly offset doxylamine drowsiness. Anticholinergic effects of doxylamine could modestly add to tachycardia or blood pressure effects. Clinical significance is small and commonly seen in combination cold products.
What this interaction means in plain words
Doxylamine and Phenylephrine po 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
Opposing CNS effects with possible additive cardiovascular effects; no established pharmacokinetic interaction.
What to do
No routine action needed. Monitor blood pressure and heart rate in patients with cardiovascular disease.
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 Phenylephrine po?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Doxylamine and Phenylephrine po have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral phenylephrine is a decongestant with mild stimulant effects, which may partly offset doxylamine drowsiness. Anticholinergic effects of doxylamine could modestly add to tachycardia or blood pressure effects. Clinical significance is small and commonly seen in combination cold products.
How serious is the interaction between Doxylamine and Phenylephrine po?
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 needed. Monitor blood pressure and heart rate in patients with cardiovascular disease.
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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