Drug Interactions With Meclizine

A number of medications may cause meclizine drug interactions, including pramlintide, anticholinergic drugs, and phenothiazine medicines. Some interactions may reduce the effectiveness of the medications, while others may increase your risk for developing side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, dry eyes, or difficulty passing urine. To minimize your risk of interactions, tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking.

An Overview of Drug Interactions With Meclizine

Meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert®, Bonine®, Dramamine® Less Drowsy Formula) can potentially interact with a number of other medications. Some of the medicines that may lead to meclizine drug interactions include (but are not limited to):
 
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor medications, including:

 

 

  • Anticholinergic drugs, such as:

 

 

  • Other medications that cause drowsiness, including, but not limited to:

 

 

  • Phenothiazine medications, including:

 

 


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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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