Drug interactions
Pimozide + Sage
Severity: Minor
Pimozide and Sage: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both may cause sedation, so combined use could add to drowsiness. The effect is expected to be minor at culinary or usual supplement doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Pimozide and Sage 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 CNS depressant effects; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Counsel patients about possible added drowsiness and caution with driving. Review the supplement if sedation becomes troublesome.
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 Pimozide with Sage?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Pimozide and Sage have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both may cause sedation, so combined use could add to drowsiness. The effect is expected to be minor at culinary or usual supplement doses.
How serious is the interaction between Pimozide and Sage?
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 patients about possible added drowsiness and caution with driving. Review the supplement if sedation becomes troublesome.
What other medicines interact with Pimozide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pimozide with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Pimozide page.
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