Dramamine and Excedrin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) and Excedrin (acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine). Common drug interactions include memory impairment among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Dramamine and Excedrin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Dramamine?
Dramamine has active ingredients of dimenhydrinate. It is often used in motion sickness. eHealthMe is studying from 1,386 Dramamine users. Check the latest studies of Dramamine.
What is Excedrin?
Excedrin has active ingredients of acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine. It is often used in headache. eHealthMe is studying from 22,740 Excedrin users. Check the latest studies of Excedrin.
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24 people who take Dramamine and Excedrin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Dramamine and Excedrin, by gender? *:
female:
- Memory impairment
- Autoimmune disorder (a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's normal substances and tissue)
- White blood cell count decreased
- Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
- Ear infection
- Photosensitivity reaction
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Diarrhoea
- Muscle atrophy (a decrease in the mass of the muscle)
- Myositis (inflammation of the muscles)
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Dramamine and Excedrin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Ear infection
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
40-49:
- Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation)
- Hypersensitivity
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
50-59:
- Abdominal pain upper
- Diarrhoea
- Euphoric mood (excessively happy but may become angry or irritable)
- Gastric disorder (disease of stomach)
- Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves)
- Vomiting
- Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness (eds))
- Yawning (simultaneous inhalation of air and stretching of the eardrums, followed by exhalation of breath)
60+:
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Upper limb fracture
- Disorientation (disability in which the senses of time, direction, and recognition of people and places)
- Electrolyte depletion (act of decreasing electrolyte markedly)
- Fall
- Foot fracture
- Fractured coccyx (fracture tail bone)
- Gallbladder disorder
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Memory impairment
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 33.33%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 8 people, 33.33%
- Migraine (headache): 5 people, 20.83%
- Constipation: 5 people, 20.83%
- Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 3 people, 12.50%
- Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 12.50%
- Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 3 people, 12.50%
- Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 8.33%
- Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.33%
- Sneezing: 2 people, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Dramamine and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dimenhydrinate and acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine (the active ingredients of Dramamine and Excedrin, respectively), and Dramamine and Excedrin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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