Drug interactions
Lofexidine + Sage
Severity: Minor
Lofexidine and Sage: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lofexidine causes sedation, and sage may have mild CNS depressant effects, so drowsiness could be additive. Evidence is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lofexidine and Sage 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
Advise patients to watch for excess 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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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 Sage?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lofexidine and Sage have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lofexidine causes sedation, and sage may have mild CNS depressant effects, so drowsiness could be additive. Evidence is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Lofexidine and Sage?
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 patients to watch for excess drowsiness and avoid driving if affected.
What other medicines interact with Lofexidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lofexidine with, for example, Adagrasib, Alfuzosin, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Lofexidine page.
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