Bontril Drug Interactions (Cont.)

Bontril Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Bontril is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Diabetes Medications
Because you may eat less while taking Bontril (because it is an appetite suppressant), your healthcare provider may need to decrease the dose of your diabetes medications.
 
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Taking Bontril and MAOIs together can cause life-threatening side effects, such as very high blood pressure. Do not take Bontril if you have taken an MAOI within the past 14 days.
 
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate (when taken as a medication, not in normal food use) can increase the level of Bontril in your blood, possibly increasing your risk of Bontril side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Taking Bontril with a tricyclic antidepressant can increase the risk of dangerous side effects from either medication. Check with your healthcare provider before combining these two medications.
 
Tromethamine
Tromethamine can increase the level of Bontril in your blood, possibly increasing the risk of side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 

Final Thoughts on Bontril Drug Interactions

It is possible that not every drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific Bontril drug interactions that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;