Chloral hydrate and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with chloral hydrate.
Chloral Hydrate Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of chloral hydrate such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with chloral hydrate. Do not use more than the recommended dose of chloral hydrate, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Chloral hydrate drug interactions
There are 357 drug interactions with chloral hydrate.
Chloral hydrate disease interactions
There are 9 disease interactions with chloral hydrate which include:
- alcohol intox
- depression
- drug dependence
- renal/liver disease
- glaucoma
- liver disease
- resp depression
- cardiac disease
- gastrointestinal irritation
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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