Bontril – Drug Interactions

Bontril Drug Interactions – An Introduction

Bontril® (phendimetrazine tartrate) could possibly interact with some other medications. Some of the following medicines that could cause Bontril drug interactions:

* Medications for Diabetes
* Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), for instance:
o Phenelzine (Nardil®)
o Isocarboxazid (Marplan®)
o Rasagiline (Azilect®)
o Tranylcypromine (Parnate®)
o Selegiline (Eldepryl®, Emsam®, Zelapar®)
* Sodium bicarbonate medications (and not food products)
* Tricyclic anti-depressants, for instance:
o Amoxapine (Asendin®)
o Clomipramine (Anafranil®)
o Amitriptyline (Elavil®)
o Desipramine (Norpramin®)
o Imipramine (Tofranil®, Tofranil PM®)
o Nortriptyline (Pamelor®)
o Doxepin (Sinequarn®)
o Maprotiline (Ludiomil®)
o Protriptyline (Vivactil®)
o Trimipramine (Surmontil®)
o Nortriptyline (Pamelor®)
* Tromethamine (THAM®).

Bontril Interactions – Explanations

The subsequent section clarifies in detail the possible negative interactions that could result in case Bontril is used in combination with any of the drugs mentioned above.

Medications for Diabetes

It is possible that you eat less when to use Bontril as it suppresses your appetite. In such a case your doctor may require to modify the dosage of your diabetes medications.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

Using the combination MAOIs and Bontril could lead to very serious side effects, for instance, very high blood pressure. You should not take Bontril in case you have had MAOI in the previous 14 days.

Sodium Bicarbonate Medications

Sodium bicarbonate, in case it is used as a medication and not in regular food, could increase Bontril levels in your blood, probably enhancing the risk of developing side effects on account of Bontril. Consult with your doctor before you take both these medications simultaneously.

Tricyclic Anti-depressants

Using Bontril along a tricyclic anti-depressant could enhance the possibility of suffering harmful side effects on account of either medication. Consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.

Tromethamine

Tromethamine could increase Bontril levels in your blood, probably escalating the risk of developing side effects. Consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.

Bontril Drug Interactions – Summing Up

It is not possible to discuss all possible drug interactions in this article. Consequently, consult with your doctor with regard to particular Bontril related drug interactions that could apply to you.