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    • CAPSAICIN (Generic for CAPSAICIN-CAPSICUM OLEORESIN)

CAPSAICIN (cap SAY sin) relieves minor pain in your muscles and joints. It works by making your skin feel warm or cool, which blocks pain signals going to the brain.


CAPSAICIN (Generic for CAPSAICIN-CAPSICUM OLEORESIN) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Divalproex Sodium 250mg, Oral tablet, extended release

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of cannabis may be altered if used with your medication. Call emergency services right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, or trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use during valproic acid treatment. Concomitant use may alter the exposure of some cannabinoids and increase the risk for adverse reactions. The cannabinoid delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are CYP2C9 substrates and valproic acid is a moderate CYP2C9 inhibitor.

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