Drug interactions
Motherwort + Thioridazine
Severity: Minor
Motherwort and Thioridazine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Motherwort has traditional sedative properties and may add to the drowsiness caused by thioridazine. The effect is predicted rather than well documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Motherwort and Thioridazine 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 central nervous system depression; the herb's constituents are not well characterized.
What to do
Ask patients about herbal use and advise caution with driving if drowsiness occurs. Discontinue the herb if sedation becomes 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 Motherwort with Thioridazine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Motherwort and Thioridazine 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 and may add to the drowsiness caused by thioridazine. The effect is predicted rather than well documented.
How serious is the interaction between Motherwort and Thioridazine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask patients about herbal use and advise caution with driving if drowsiness occurs. Discontinue the herb if sedation becomes excessive.
What other medicines interact with Thioridazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Thioridazine with, for example, Abiraterone, Adagrasib, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Thioridazine page.
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