What other drugs will affect dimenhydrinate?
Dimenhydrinate may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including
antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers,
anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are
taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with dimenhydrinate. Talk to your
doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has more information about dimenhydrinate written for health
professionals that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Dimenhydrinate is available with a prescription and over the counter generically and
under many brand names as tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, a liquid, and an injection. Ask
your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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