Drug interactions
Lorazepam + Motherwort
Severity: Minor
Lorazepam and Motherwort: minor interaction.
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Summary
Motherwort has traditional sedative properties, so it may add to the drowsiness caused by lorazepam. Clinical data are scarce and the effect is largely predicted.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lorazepam and Motherwort 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 sedative effect of herbal constituents; mechanism not firmly established.
What to do
Advise patients to report additional drowsiness and to avoid driving until the response is known. Consider stopping the herb if sedation is excessive.
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 Lorazepam with Motherwort?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lorazepam and Motherwort have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Motherwort has traditional sedative properties, so it may add to the drowsiness caused by lorazepam. Clinical data are scarce and the effect is largely predicted.
How serious is the interaction between Lorazepam and Motherwort?
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 report additional drowsiness and to avoid driving until the response is known. Consider stopping the herb if sedation is excessive.
What other medicines interact with Lorazepam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lorazepam with, for example, Alfentanil, Alprazolam, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Lorazepam page.
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