Drug interactions
Hawthorn + Phenobarbital
Severity: Minor
Hawthorn and Phenobarbital: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Hawthorn may have mild sedative properties. With phenobarbital, additive drowsiness is theoretically possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Hawthorn and Phenobarbital 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
Theoretical additive CNS depression.
What to do
Counsel on additive sedation and monitor for excess drowsiness.
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 Hawthorn
- Amiodarone + Hawthorn Moderate
- Digoxin + Hawthorn Moderate
- Disopyramide + Hawthorn Moderate
- Encainide + Hawthorn Moderate
- Hawthorn + Ibutilide Moderate
- Hawthorn + Procainamide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Hawthorn with Phenobarbital?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Hawthorn and Phenobarbital have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hawthorn may have mild sedative properties. With phenobarbital, additive drowsiness is theoretically possible.
How serious is the interaction between Hawthorn and Phenobarbital?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel on additive sedation and monitor for excess drowsiness.
What other medicines interact with Hawthorn?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Hawthorn with, for example, Amiodarone, Digoxin, Disopyramide. The full list is on the Hawthorn page.
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