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Is Gabapentin Advisable Along With Hydrocodone And Atorvastatin?
Dr.Rynne , i am a Vietnam vet and I take depression med ( fluoxetine 3 caps per day ) ,plus an anxiety med. ( lorazepam 1.0 mg. per day ),trazodone 100 mg. 1 1/2 for sleep. And I also take other meds. for other conditions blood pressure /lisinopril 5mg. ,metoprolol 50 mg. ,allopurinol 100 mg.,atorvastatin 40 mg. ,omeprazole 20 mg., glipizide 5mg., ( no insulin ) and sometimes hydrocodone 500 mg. ( for pain . I have a new med called Gabapentin 300 mg. and Meloxicam 7.5 mg. can this meds. work with the above meds.
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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There are some interactions between some of the medications.
(1)Fluoxetine and metoprolol interact- Fluoxetine affects the breakdown of metoprolol and causes increased levels of this medication which can be associated with problems
(2)Meloxicam can also affect metoprolol levels though the effect may not be as significant as the above reaction
(3)Fluoxetine also affects the breakdown of the meloxicam and can cause increased levels
(4)metoprolol and meloxicam both have the potential to increase potassium levels so this should be monitored
I hope this helps
There are some interactions between some of the medications.
(1)Fluoxetine and metoprolol interact- Fluoxetine affects the breakdown of metoprolol and causes increased levels of this medication which can be associated with problems
(2)Meloxicam can also affect metoprolol levels though the effect may not be as significant as the above reaction
(3)Fluoxetine also affects the breakdown of the meloxicam and can cause increased levels
(4)metoprolol and meloxicam both have the potential to increase potassium levels so this should be monitored
I hope this helps
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