Drug interactions
Nabilone + Shepherd's purse
Severity: Minor
Nabilone and Shepherd's purse: minor interaction.
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Summary
Shepherd's purse is not an established sedative, and there is little evidence of a meaningful interaction with nabilone. Any additive sedation is speculative.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nabilone and Shepherd's purse 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
No well-established mechanism; possible mild additive sedation is theoretical.
What to do
No action is generally needed beyond awareness of drowsiness if the herb is used.
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 Nabilone with Shepherd's purse?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nabilone and Shepherd's purse have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Shepherd's purse is not an established sedative, and there is little evidence of a meaningful interaction with nabilone. Any additive sedation is speculative.
How serious is the interaction between Nabilone and Shepherd's purse?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action is generally needed beyond awareness of drowsiness if the herb is used.
What other medicines interact with Nabilone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nabilone with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Nabilone page.
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