Drug interactions
Eucalyptus + Metaxalone
Severity: Minor
Eucalyptus and Metaxalone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Eucalyptus taken orally may have mild sedative properties. Together with metaxalone this could slightly increase drowsiness, but the evidence is minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eucalyptus and Metaxalone 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 is not well established.
What to do
Advise the patient to watch for increased drowsiness and avoid driving if affected.
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 Eucalyptus with Metaxalone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eucalyptus and Metaxalone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Eucalyptus taken orally may have mild sedative properties. Together with metaxalone this could slightly increase drowsiness, but the evidence is minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Eucalyptus and Metaxalone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise the patient to watch for increased drowsiness and avoid driving if affected.
What other medicines interact with Metaxalone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metaxalone with, for example, Alfentanil, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Metaxalone page.
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