Methadone Hydrochloride (cont.)
In this Article
- What Is Methadone Hydrochloride and How Does It Work?
- What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Methadone Hydrochloride?
- What Other Drugs Interact with Methadone Hydrochloride?
- What Are Warnings and Precautions for Methadone Hydrochloride?
What Other Drugs Interact with Methadone Hydrochloride?
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.
Severe Interactions of methadone include:
- alvimopan
- eliglustat
- itraconazole
- ketoconazole
- rasagiline
- selegiline
Methadone has serious interactions with at least 59 different drugs.
Methadone has moderate interactions with at least 315 different drugs.
Mild Interactions of methadone include:
- azithromycin
- brimonidine
- dextroamphetamine
- eucalyptus
- lidocaine
- naloxone
- octreotide
- octreotide (antidote)
- pazopanib
- ruxolitinib
- sage
- ziconotide
- zidovudine
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.
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