Can I Take Stemetil With Targin Together?

Posted on Sun, 17 May 2015

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Question : Hi Can I take stemitil with targin 10/5?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Targin and stemetil together cause dizziness,drowsiness, impaired judgement

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Targin contains medicines oxycodone and naloxone and is a strong pain reliever to help you with arthritis.

2. Stemetil contains prochlorperazine which prevents nausea and vomiting.

3. Oxycodone in Targin interacts with procholperazine in stemetil and both together might induce dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. There is moderate impairment in thinking and judgment. Therefore these two medicines must be taken with caution and you should avoid intake of alcohol and participating in activities requiring high degree of alertness if you take these two medicines.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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