Mixing OTC and prescription drugs can be dangerous. Tell your physician about every drug you are taking.Drug InteractionsOpioids can interact with a number of medications, including many over-the-counter drugs. One of the most dangerous interactions happens with allergy and cold medicines that cause drowsiness. When taken with opioids, this effect intensifies. It can slow the heart and breathing, increasing the risk of death.
Drugs that may interact with opioids include:
Alcohol
Ambien (zolpidem) and other sleeping aids
Antidepressants
Antifungals
Antipsychotics including Abilify (aripiprazole) and Haldol (haloperidol)
Benzodiazepines including Valium (diazepam) and Klonopin (clonazepam)
Carbatrol (carbamazepine), Lamictal (lamotrigine), Topamax (topiramate) and other anti-seizure medications
Clarithromycin and some other antibiotics
Muscle relaxers
Other opioids
Ref: https://www.drugwatch.com/opioids/#drug-interactions
Be Careful. Drug Interactions Can Be Fatal
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Last Updated: June 20, 2021 by drmoea
Mixing OTC and prescription drugs can be dangerous. Tell your physician about every drug you are taking.Drug InteractionsOpioids can interact with a number of medications, including many over-the-counter drugs. One of the most dangerous interactions happens with allergy and cold medicines that cause drowsiness. When taken with opioids, this effect intensifies. It can slow the heart and breathing, increasing the risk of death.
Drugs that may interact with opioids include:
Alcohol
Ambien (zolpidem) and other sleeping aids
Antidepressants
Antifungals
Antipsychotics including Abilify (aripiprazole) and Haldol (haloperidol)
Benzodiazepines including Valium (diazepam) and Klonopin (clonazepam)
Carbatrol (carbamazepine), Lamictal (lamotrigine), Topamax (topiramate) and other anti-seizure medications
Clarithromycin and some other antibiotics
Muscle relaxers
Other opioids
Ref: https://www.drugwatch.com/opioids/#drug-interactions
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