Drug interactions
Melatonin + Triprolidine
Severity: Minor
Melatonin and Triprolidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Melatonin has mild sedative properties and may add to the drowsiness caused by triprolidine. The effect is generally modest and short-lived.
What this interaction means in plain words
Melatonin and Triprolidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Melatonin belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Triprolidine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive sedative effects.
What to do
Advise the patient that daytime drowsiness may increase and to 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 Triprolidine
Other interactions of Melatonin
- Fluvoxamine + Melatonin Major
- Alfentanil + Melatonin Moderate
- Belladonna and opium + Melatonin Moderate
- Buprenorphine buccal + Melatonin Moderate
- Butabarbital + Melatonin Moderate
- Butalbital + Melatonin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Melatonin with Triprolidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Melatonin and Triprolidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Melatonin has mild sedative properties and may add to the drowsiness caused by triprolidine. The effect is generally modest and short-lived.
How serious is the interaction between Melatonin and Triprolidine?
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 the patient that daytime drowsiness may increase and to avoid driving if affected.
What other medicines interact with Triprolidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Triprolidine with, for example, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Brexanolone. The full list is on the Triprolidine page.
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