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Selected Drugs Clear All

  • remove amitriptyline
    generic
  • remove flax seed
    flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Smiley face Smiley face amitriptyline (generic) + flax seed (flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum))

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amitriptyline + flaxseed

monitor BP: combo may incr. risk of hypotension, including orthostasis (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

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add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

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drug interactions are based on whole, ground or flaxseed extract; not to be confused with flaxseed oil, a unique component with potentially different interaction properties

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