Drug interactions
Marijuana + Tolterodine
Severity: Minor
Marijuana and Tolterodine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cannabinoids such as cannabidiol and THC may inhibit CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 in vitro. This could modestly raise tolterodine levels and add to anticholinergic effects like dry mouth, dizziness and drowsiness. Clinical data are scarce.
What this interaction means in plain words
Marijuana and Tolterodine 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 CYP3A4 inhibition by cannabinoids reducing tolterodine metabolism, plus additive CNS and anticholinergic effects.
What to do
Counsel the patient about additive drowsiness and dry mouth. Reduce the tolterodine dose if anticholinergic adverse effects develop.
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 Marijuana with Tolterodine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Marijuana and Tolterodine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cannabinoids such as cannabidiol and THC may inhibit CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 in vitro. This could modestly raise tolterodine levels and add to anticholinergic effects like dry mouth, dizziness and drowsiness. Clinical data are scarce.
How serious is the interaction between Marijuana and Tolterodine?
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 the patient about additive drowsiness and dry mouth. Reduce the tolterodine dose if anticholinergic adverse effects develop.
What other medicines interact with Tolterodine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tolterodine with, for example, Clarithromycin, Clozapine, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Tolterodine page.
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