Milnacipran interactions

Milnacipran (Savella), an SNRI has 193 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 95 major, 94 moderate, 3 minor, and 1 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (95)

  • Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Acetaminophen and codeine label, Precautions)

  • AlcoholAlcoholMajor

    Avoid concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride in patients with substantial alcohol use or chronic liver disease ( 5.6 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AlmotriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amoxapinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmphetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs Serotonin syndrome can occur with use of milnacipran hydrochloride and other serotonergic drugs (other SNRIs, SSRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Serotonergic Drugs Serotonin syndrome can occur with use of milnacipran hydrochloride and other serotonergic drugs (other SNRIs, SSRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Atomoxetinenorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), including milnacipran hydrochloride, can precipitate serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • • Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Belladonna and opium label, Drug interactions)

  • • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BuprenorphineopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine label, Drug interactions)

  • Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)

  • Buspironeserotonergic drugMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs Serotonin syndrome can occur with use of milnacipran hydrochloride and other serotonergic drugs (other SNRIs, SSRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • • Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine label, Drug interactions)

  • Intervention: Avoid concomitant use Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine label, Drug interactions)

  • ButorphanolopioidMajor

    …medical attention if they ‎experience symptoms of hyperalgesia, including worsening pain, increased ‎sensitivity to pain, or new pain [see WARNINGS ; ADVERSE REACTIONS ].‎ Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that butorphanol tartrate could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Butorphanol label, Precautions)

  • CitalopramSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Clomipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CodeineopioidMajor

    • Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Codeine label, Drug interactions)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Desipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DextroamphetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs The concomitant use of dextroamphetamine sulfate and serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. (Dextroamphetamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Dextromethorphanserotonergic drugMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dextromethorphan and quinidineserotonergic drugMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideMajor

    Avoid co-administration of milnacipran hydrochloride and intravenous digoxin [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 )] . (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Dihydroergotamineergot alkaloidMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DuloxetineSNRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EdoxabananticoagulantMajor

    Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Thrombolytics, and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)/Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs): Avoid concomitant use due to increased risk of bleeding. (Edoxaban label, Drug interactions)

  • EletriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EscitalopramSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FentanylopioidMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluoxetineSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FrovatriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GranisetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydrocodoneopioidMajor

    Example: lactulose Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydrocodone label, Drug interactions)

  • Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Precautions)

  • Serotonergic drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydrocodone and homatropine label, Drug interactions)

  • S er otonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Hydrocodone and ibuprofen label, Precautions)

  • HydromorphoneopioidMajor

    • Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydromorphone label, Drug interactions)

  • Imipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with milnacipran hydrochloride or within 5 days of stopping treatment with milnacipran hydrochloride. (Milnacipran label, Contraindications)

  • • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevorphanolopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Levorphanol label, Precautions)

  • LinezolidantibioticMajor

    In addition, do not start milnacipran hydrochloride in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue ( 4.1 , 5.2 ). (Milnacipran label, Contraindications)

  • LisdexamfetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Lisdexamfetamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lithiumserotonergic drugMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs Serotonin syndrome can occur with use of milnacipran hydrochloride and other serotonergic drugs (other SNRIs, SSRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • MeperidineopioidMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metaxalonemuscle relaxantMajor

    Serotonin syndrome has resulted from concomitant use of metaxalone (within the recommended dosage range) and other serotonergic drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. (Metaxalone label, Drug interactions)

  • MethadoneopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Methadone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethamphetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when coadministered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Methamphetamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Methylene blueMAO inhibitorMajor

    In addition, do not start milnacipran hydrochloride in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue ( 4.1 , 5.2 ). (Milnacipran label, Contraindications)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MorphineopioidMajor

    • Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Morphine label, Drug interactions)

  • NaratriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Olanzapine and fluoxetineantipsychoticMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OliceridineopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oliceridine label, Drug interactions)

  • OndansetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxycodoneopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drug s: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oxycodone label, Drug interactions)

  • OxymorphoneopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oxymorphone label, Drug interactions)

  • Palonosetronserotonergic drugMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ParoxetineSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Pentazocine and naloxone label, Precautions)

  • PhenelzineMAO inhibitorMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with milnacipran hydrochloride or within 5 days of stopping treatment with milnacipran hydrochloride. (Milnacipran label, Contraindications)

  • Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Promethazine and codeine label, Drug interactions)

  • • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Protriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prucaloprideserotonergic drugMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RasagilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with milnacipran hydrochloride or within 5 days of stopping treatment with milnacipran hydrochloride. (Milnacipran label, Contraindications)

  • RemifentanilopioidMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Remifentanil label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RizatriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SelegilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with milnacipran hydrochloride or within 5 days of stopping treatment with milnacipran hydrochloride. (Milnacipran label, Contraindications)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • St. John's wortHerbal and supplementMajor

    Combining St. John's wort with antidepressants and other serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)

  • SumatriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TapentadolopioidMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TramadolopioidMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with milnacipran hydrochloride or within 5 days of stopping treatment with milnacipran hydrochloride. (Milnacipran label, Contraindications)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Trimipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VilazodoneSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Viloxazinenorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), including milnacipran hydrochloride, can precipitate serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Ziprasidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZolmitriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (94)

  • Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ApixabananticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ArgatrobananticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Articaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Therefore, concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with epinephrine and norepinephrine may be associated with paroxysmal hypertension and possible arrhythmia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 )] . (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • AspirinNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Atenolol and chlorthalidonebeta blockerModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BenzphetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BivalirudinanticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Therefore, concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with epinephrine and norepinephrine may be associated with paroxysmal hypertension and possible arrhythmia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 )] . (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • BupropionantidepressantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Cangrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • CelecoxibNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Chlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Cilostazolantiplatelet agentModerate

    Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Clopidogrelantiplatelet agentModerate

    Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • DabigatrananticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DiclofenacNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DiethylpropionCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DiflunisalNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate

    Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EnoxaparinanticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Therefore, concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with epinephrine and norepinephrine may be associated with paroxysmal hypertension and possible arrhythmia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 )] . (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Eptifibatideantiplatelet agentModerate

    Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Ergotamine and caffeineergot alkaloidModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EtodolacNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FenoprofenNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlurbiprofenNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FondaparinuxanticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HeparinanticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IbuprofenNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IndomethacinNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • KetoprofenNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • KetorolacNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Therefore, concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with epinephrine and norepinephrine may be associated with paroxysmal hypertension and possible arrhythmia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 )] . (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Mefenamic acidNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeloxicamNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NabumetoneNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NalbuphineopioidModerate

    Serotonergic Drugs The concomitant use of opioids with other drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), triptans, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, drugs that effect the serotonin neurotransmitter system… (Nalbuphine label, Drug interactions)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NaproxenNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxaprozinNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhendimetrazineCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PiroxicamNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prasugrelantiplatelet agentModerate

    Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Prilocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Therefore, concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with epinephrine and norepinephrine may be associated with paroxysmal hypertension and possible arrhythmia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 )] . (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RivaroxabananticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SalsalateNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SulindacNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Tirofibanantiplatelet agentModerate

    Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • TolmetinNSAIDModerate

    Caution patients about the risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect coagulation ( 5.9 ). (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume-depleted may be at greater risk [see Geriatric Use ( 8.5 )] . (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. (Milnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (3)

  • Clonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Clonidine: Because milnacipran hydrochloride inhibits norepinephrine reuptake, co-administration with clonidine may inhibit clonidine’s anti-hypertensive effect. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • EluxadolineopioidMinor

    Serotonergic Drugs Serotonin syndrome can occur with use of milnacipran hydrochloride and other serotonergic drugs (other SNRIs, SSRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

  • Serotonergic Drugs Serotonin syndrome can occur with use of milnacipran hydrochloride and other serotonergic drugs (other SNRIs, SSRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. (Milnacipran label, Drug interactions)

No significant interaction reported (1)

  • LumateperoneantipsychoticNo interaction

    Clinical Impact Although no clinically significant drug interactions with adjunctive SSRI/SNRIs in MDD were observed in CAPLYTA clinical trials, CAPLYTA’s moderate serotonin transporter (SERT) activity may increase the risk of SRI-associated adverse reactions (e.g., serotonin syndrome, hyponatremia). * See www.fda.gov/CYPandTransporterInteractingDrugs for examples… (Lumateperone label, Drug interactions)

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