Drug interactions
Lofexidine + Nabilone
Severity: Moderate
Lofexidine and Nabilone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Lofexidine is a central alpha-2 agonist that causes sedation, hypotension and bradycardia, and nabilone adds CNS depression. The combination may increase drowsiness and dizziness, with a risk of syncope.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lofexidine and Nabilone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Lofexidine belongs to Central Nervous System; Nabilone belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression and hypotensive effects from alpha-2 agonism and cannabinoid activity.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, pulse and sedation, especially during initiation. Counsel patients to rise slowly and avoid driving.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Nabilone
Other interactions of Lofexidine
- Adagrasib + Lofexidine Major
- Alfuzosin + Lofexidine Major
- Amiodarone + Lofexidine Major
- Amisulpride + Lofexidine Major
- Anagrelide + Lofexidine Major
- Apomorphine + Lofexidine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Lofexidine with Nabilone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Lofexidine and Nabilone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Lofexidine is a central alpha-2 agonist that causes sedation, hypotension and bradycardia, and nabilone adds CNS depression. The combination may increase drowsiness and dizziness, with a risk of syncope.
How serious is the interaction between Lofexidine and Nabilone?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure, pulse and sedation, especially during initiation. Counsel patients to rise slowly and avoid driving.
What other medicines interact with Nabilone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nabilone with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Nabilone page.
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