Nortriptyline interactions

Nortriptyline (Pamelor), a tricyclic antidepressant has 279 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 85 major, 111 moderate, 81 minor, and 2 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.

Major interactions (85)

  • AclidiniumanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administrations of TUDORZA PRESSAIR with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Aclidinium label, Drug interactions)

  • AlcoholAlcoholMajor

    Combining alcohol with sedating medicines (opioids, benzodiazepines, sleep medicines, muscle relaxants) can cause dangerous drowsiness, slowed breathing, and overdose. (NIAAA, Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines)

  • AlprazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    • Effects on Driving and Operating Machinery: Patients receiving • alprazolam XR should be cautioned against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, as well as avoiding concomitant use of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs. (Alprazolam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when coadministered with serotonergic agents (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BuprenorphineopioidMajor

    Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Buprenorphine label, Boxed warning)

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

  • BupropionantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Buspironeserotonergic drugMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs SSRIs, and other serotonergic drugs, including buspirone, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans), with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (in particular, MAOIs, including reversible MAOIs… (Buspirone label, Warnings)

  • ButorphanolopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Butorphanol label, Boxed warning)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Known hypersensitivity to any of the tricyclic compounds (e.g., amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, protriptyline, and nortriptyline.) Hypersensitivity reactions include anaphylaxis and serious rash. (Carbamazepine label, Contraindications)

  • CetirizineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of QUZYTTIR with alcohol or other CNS depressants because additional reduction in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur. (Cetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    Table 8: Drugs That are Affected by and Affecting Ciprofloxacin Drugs That are Affected by Ciprofloxacin Drug(s) Recommendation Comments Tizanidine Contraindicated Concomitant administration of tizanidine and ciprofloxacin is contraindicated due to the potentiation of hypotensive and sedative effects of tizanidine [see Contraindications ( 4.2 )]. (Ciprofloxacin label, Drug interactions)

  • CitalopramSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Clonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Avoid use with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants ( 5.3 ) (Clonidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticMajor

    When possible, avoid concomitant use, with other anticholinergic medications because the risk for anticholinergic toxicity or severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions is increased [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. (Clozapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CodeineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantMajor

    Hyperpyretic crisis seizures and deaths have occurred in patients who received cyclobenzaprine (or structurally similar tricyclic antidepressants) concomitantly with MAO inhibitors drugs. (Cyclobenzaprine label, Contraindications)

  • Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    …Pharmacology (12.3) ] • Concomitant use of drugs or herbal products that prolong the QT interval and might increase the risk of torsade de pointes, such as phenothiazine antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, certain oral macrolide antibiotics, and Class I and III antiarrhythmics • Liver or lung toxicity related to the previous use of amiodarone • QTc interval… (Dronedarone label, Contraindications)

  • DuloxetineSNRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • EletriptantriptanMajor

    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during co-administration of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. (Eletriptan label, Drug interactions)

  • EscitalopramSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Eszopiclonesedative-hypnoticMajor

    The use of LUNESTA with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Eszopiclone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FentanylopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs and SSRIs, including Pamelor, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • FluoxetineSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)

  • GlycopyrrolateanticholinergicMajor

    • Other Conditions Exacerbated by Anticholinergic Adverse Reactions : Use is not recommended in patients with autonomic neuropathy, hyperthyroidism, cardiac disease, hiatal hernia, etc. (Glycopyrrolate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GranisetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Serotonin syndrome has been reported with granisetron products, alone but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs. (Granisetron label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)

  • HydromorphoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death . (Hydromorphone label, Boxed warning)

  • HydroxyzineantihistamineMajor

    Rarely, cardiac arrests and death have been reported in association with the combined use of hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscularly and other CNS depressants. (Hydroxyzine label, Precautions)

  • IpratropiumanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administration of ATROVENT HFA with other anticholinergic-containing drugs ( 7.1 ) (Ipratropium label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with Pamelor or within 14 days of stopping treatment with Pamelor is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. (Nortriptyline label, Contraindications)

  • KetamineCNS depressantMajor

    Benzodiazepines, Opioid Analgesics, or other CNS Depressants : Concomitant use may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death. (Ketamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    This may potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects, especially with repeated dosing or chronic administration of these agents. (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)

  • LevocetirizineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with XYZAL. (Levocetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • LevorphanolopioidMajor

    Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Levorphanol label, Boxed warning)

  • LinezolidantibioticMajor

    Starting Pamelor in a patient who is being treated with MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome ( see WARNINGS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Nortriptyline 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

    If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LorazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Caution patients receiving LOREEV XR against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle as well to avoid the concomitant use of alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs during treatment ( 5.4 , 7 ) (Lorazepam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeperidineopioidMajor

    Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Meperidine label, Boxed warning)

  • MethadoneopioidMajor

    Managing Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, is a risk factor for respiratory depression and death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. (Methadone label, Boxed warning)

  • Metoclopramidedopamine antagonistMajor

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, malignant hyperthermia, drug fever, serotonin syndrome, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Metoclopramide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MidazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    WARNING: PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR MONITORING AND RESUSCITATION, AND RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOID ANALGESICS AND OTHER SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS Personnel and Equipment for Monitoring and ResuscitationOnly personnel trained in the administration of procedural sedation, and not involved in the conduct of the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, should administer… (Midazolam label, Boxed warning)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • MorphineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Morphine label, Boxed warning)

  • NalbuphineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Nalbuphine label, Boxed warning)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • …(selective blocker of Na v 1.8 sodium channels): suzetrigine • Opioid antagonists: naloxegol • PDE5 inhibitor: sildenafil (Revatio ® ) when used for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) • Sedative/hypnotics: triazolam, oral midazolam • Serotonin receptor 1A agonist/serotonin receptor 2A antagonist: flibanserin • Vasopressin receptor antagonists: tolvaptan ➢ Drugs that… (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • OliceridineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oliceridine label, Boxed warning)

  • OlopatadineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray ( 5.2 ). (Olopatadine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OndansetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    S e ro t o ni n Syndrome: Serotonin syndrome has been reported with 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists alone but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs. (Ondansetron label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxycodoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oxycodone label, Boxed warning)

  • …LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Oxycodone hydrochloride tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Oxycodone and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)

  • OxymorphoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oxymorphone label, Boxed warning)

  • ParoxetineSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • …MITIGATION STRATEGY (REMS); LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Pentazocine and Naloxone Tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Pentazocine and naloxone label, Boxed warning)

  • PhenelzineMAO inhibitorMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • RasagilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with Pamelor or within 14 days of stopping treatment with Pamelor is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. (Nortriptyline label, Contraindications)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    WARNING: DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS LEADING TO POTENTIALLY SERIOUS AND/OR LIFE THREATENING REACTIONS Co-administration of NORVIR with several classes of drugs including sedative hypnotics, antiarrhythmics, or ergot alkaloid preparations may result in potentially serious and/or life-threatening adverse events due to possible effects of NORVIR on the hepatic metabolism… (Ritonavir label, Boxed warning)

  • Rivastigminecholinesterase inhibitorMajor

    Concomitant use with metoclopramide, beta-blockers, or cholinomimetic and anticholinergic drugs is not recommended ( 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 ) (Rivastigmine label, Drug interactions)

  • SelegilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with Pamelor or within 14 days of stopping treatment with Pamelor is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. (Nortriptyline label, Contraindications)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Sodium oxybateCNS depressantMajor

    Abuse or misuse of illicit GHB, either alone or in combination with other CNS depressants, is associated with CNS adverse reactions, including seizure, respiratory depression, decreases in the level of consciousness, coma, and death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. (Sodium oxybate label, Boxed warning)

  • 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

    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during coadministration of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] . (Sumatriptan label, Drug interactions)

  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome Clinical Impact: Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during coadministration of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] . (Sumatriptan and naproxen label, Drug interactions)

  • TapentadolopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Tapentadol label, Boxed warning)

  • TiotropiumanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administration of SPIRIVA RESPIMAT with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Tiotropium label, Drug interactions)

  • TramadolopioidMajor

    Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Tramadol label, Boxed warning)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • TriazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    • Effects on Driving and Operating Heavy Machinery : Patients receiving triazolam should be cautioned against driving or operating heavy machinery, as well as avoiding concomitant use with alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs. (Triazolam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administration of Umeclidinium and Vilanterol ELLIPTA with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Umeclidinium and vilanterol label, Drug interactions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • VilazodoneSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Nortriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Zaleplonsedative-hypnoticMajor

    The use of zaleplon with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended (see ). (Zaleplon label, Warnings)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMajor

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

  • Zolpidemsedative-hypnoticMajor

    The use of Zolpidem Tartrate with other sedative-hypnotics (including other zolpidem products) at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Zolpidem label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (111)

  • Albuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Allopurinolxanthine oxidase inhibitorModerate

    Inform patients also that the central nervous system depressant effects of allopurinol tablets may be additive to those of alcohol and other CNS depressants. (Allopurinol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmantadineanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Table 5: Amiodarone Drug Interactions Concomitant Drug Class/Name Examples Clinical Comment QT Prolonging Drugs class I and III antiarrhythmics, lithium, certain phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, certain fluoroquinolone and macrolide antibiotics, azole antifungals, halogenated inhalation anesthetic agents Increased risk of Torsade de Pointes. (Amiodarone label, Drug interactions)

  • AripiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Aripiprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticModerate

    Strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme heat, dehydration, and anticholinergic medications may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature; use SAPHRIS with caution in patient who may experience these conditions. (Asenapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Baclofenmuscle relaxantModerate

    Patients should also be cautioned that the central nervous system depressant effects of intrathecal baclofen may be additive to those of alcohol and other CNS depressants. (Baclofen label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BenztropineanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralModerate

    Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolam Use caution when midazolam or triazolam is concomitantly administered with BIXLENVO. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme heat, dehydration, and anticholinergic medications may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature; use REXULTI with caution in patients who may experience these conditions. (Brexpiprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Brimonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Use with CNS depressants may result in an additive or potentiating effect. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

    Other CNS depressants, including alcohol, could potentiate the somnolence and sedation effect of EPIDIOLEX. (Cannabidiol (prescription) label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CariprazineantipsychoticModerate

    Strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme heat, dehydration, and anticholinergic medications may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature; use VRAYLAR with caution in patient who may experience these conditions. (Cariprazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Carisoprodolmuscle relaxantModerate

    • Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Concomitant use with other CNS depressants or alcohol may have additive effects. (Cenobamate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ChlordiazepoxidebenzodiazepineModerate

    The concomitant use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may have an additive effect. (Chlordiazepoxide label, Warnings)

  • ChlorpheniramineantihistamineModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ChlorpromazineantipsychoticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    Concurrent administration of cimetidine and tricyclic antidepressants can produce clinically significant increases in the plasma concentrations of the tricyclic antidepressant. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    Risk may be increased with concomitant use of other CNS depressants ( 5.4 , 5.5 ) (Clobazam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    They should also be warned about the concomitant use of alcohol or other CNS-depressant drugs during Klonopin therapy (see PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions and PRECAUTIONS: Information for Patients ). (Clonazepam label, Warnings)

  • CyclopentolateanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Daridorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DarifenacinanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DesmopressinModerate

    Other Drugs that may Increase Risk of Hyponatremia Concomitant administration of DESMODA with other drugs that may increase the risk of water intoxication with hyponatremia, (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, chlorpromazine, opiate analgesics, thiazide diuretics, NSAIDs, lamotrigine, sulfonylureas, particularly chlorpropamide,… (Desmopressin label, Drug interactions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Deutetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dexmedetomidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    The intravenous administration of anticholinergic agents (e.g., glycopyrrolate, atropine) should be considered to modify vagal tone. (Dexmedetomidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DiazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    …be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed particularly with compounds that may potentiate or be potentiated by the action of Valium, such as phenothiazines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, narcotic analgesics, anesthetics, sedative antihistamines, narcotics, barbiturates, MAO inhibitors and other antidepressants. (Diazepam label, Drug interactions)

  • DicyclomineanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DimenhydrinateantihistamineModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DiphenhydramineantihistamineModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantModerate

    Dosage adjustment of amitriptyline/nortriptyline, propofol, warfarin, and zidovudine may be necessary if used concomitantly with Depakote ER ( 7.2 ) (Divalproex (valproate) label, Drug interactions)

  • DoxylamineantihistamineModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DronabinolcannabinoidModerate

    Concomitant use of other drugs that cause dizziness, confusion, sedation, or somnolence such as CNS depressants may increase this effect (e.g., barbiturates, benzodiazepines, lithium, opioids, buspirone, scopolamine, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, other anticholinergic agents, and muscle relaxants). (Dronabinol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DroxidopasympathomimeticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • EluxadolineopioidModerate

    Examples: alosetron, anticholinergics, opioids Table 3: Established and Other Potentially Clinically Relevant Interactions Affecting Drugs Co-Administered with VIBERZI OATP1B1 and BCRP Substrate Clinical Impact: VIBERZI may increase the exposure of co-administered OATP1B1 and BCRP substrates. (Eluxadoline label, Drug interactions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • FesoterodineanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate

    Exacerbated by other CNS depressants, and in settings where flibanserin concentrations are increased. (Flibanserin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Amitriptyline, nortriptyline Fluconazole increases the effect of amitriptyline and nortriptyline. (Fluconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • FosfomycinantibioticModerate

    Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval, such as class IA or class III antiarrhythmic medications, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, and antipsychotics [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Fosfomycin label, Drug interactions)

  • GabapentinanticonvulsantModerate

    When the decision is made to co-prescribe NEURONTIN with another CNS depressant, particularly an opioid, or to prescribe NEURONTIN to patients with underlying respiratory impairment, monitor patients for symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation, and consider initiating NEURONTIN at a low dose. (Gabapentin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticModerate

    Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact The healthcare provider should keep in mind the possible increase in intraocular pressure when anticholinergic drugs are administered concomitantly with HALDOL DECANOATE. (Haloperidol label, Drug interactions)

  • HyoscyamineanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme heat, dehydration, and anticholinergic medications may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature; use FANAPT with caution in patients who may experience these conditions. (Iloperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    SSRIs, Tricyclics and Related Antidepressants Venlafaxine Monitor for adverse reactions. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Risk increases with dose and use with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Lemborexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate

    Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and levothyroxine may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Levothyroxine label, Drug interactions)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Clinically Significant Drug Interactions The administration of local anesthetic solutions containing epinephrine or norepinephrine to patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants may produce severe, prolonged hypertension. (Lidocaine label, Drug interactions)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)

  • Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Increased Risk of CNS Depression with Concomitant use of CNS Depressant Drugs : Lofexidine tablets potentiates the CNS depressant effects of benzodiazepines and may potentiate the CNS depressant effects of alcohol, barbiturates, and other sedating drugs. (Lofexidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate

    Monitor all antidepressant-treated patients, especially during the initial few months of anti-depressant drug therapy, and at times of dosage changes. (Lumateperone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LurasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Activation of Mania/Hypomania Antidepressant treatment can increase the risk of developing a manic or hypomanic episode, particularly in patients with bipolar disorder. (Lurasidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeclizineantihistamineModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Methocarbamolmuscle relaxantModerate

    Patients receiving ATMEKSI (methocarbamol) Oral Suspension should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. (Methocarbamol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Pharmacokinetic studies between moxifloxacin and other drugs that prolong the QT interval such as cisapride, erythromycin, antipsychotics, and tricyclic antidepressants have not been performed. (Moxifloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Naloxoneopioid antagonistModerate

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Recurrent Respiratory and CNS Depression : Due to the duration of action of naloxone relative to the opioid, respiratory and CNS depression may recur after the first dose of naloxone. (Naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    …diverticulosis, and inflammatory bowel disease), hypomotility disorders (e.g., constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ileus, obesity, hypothyroidism, and diabetes) and concomitant medications (e.g., H 2 -histamine blockers, opiates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, laxatives, anticholinergic agents, levothyroxine, and neuromuscular blocking agents). (Nifedipine label, Warnings)

  • OlanzapineantipsychoticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • OnabotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate

    Anticholinergic Drugs Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of BOTOX may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. (OnabotulinumtoxinA label, Drug interactions)

  • OxybutyninanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    Patients should be carefully observed for signs of central nervous system (CNS) depression, such as somnolence and sedation, when FYCOMPA is used with other drugs with sedative properties because of potential additive effects. (Perampanel label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …Ethosuximide, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, methsuximide, topiramate Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Capecitabine, fluorouracil Antidepressants Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline Gastric acid reducing agents H 2 antagonists (cimetidine), omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine,… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • Pilocarpinecholinergic agonistModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Concomitant Use with Midazolam : Noxafil can prolong hypnotic/sedative effects. (Posaconazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantModerate

    When the decision is made to co-prescribe LYRICA CR with another CNS depressant, particularly an opioid, or to prescribe LYRICA CR to patients with underlying respiratory impairment, monitor patients for symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation, and consider initiating LYRICA CR at a low dose. (Pregabalin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ProchlorperazineantipsychoticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PropofolCNS depressantModerate

    The intravenous administration of anticholinergic agents (e.g., atropine or glycopyrrolate) should be considered to modify potential increases in vagal tone due to concomitant agents (e.g., succinylcholine) or surgical stimuli. (Propofol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PseudoephedrinedecongestantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Pyridostigminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Use with caution in persons with increased risk of anticholinergic reactions, such as persons with bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, beta blocker treatment (increased risk of anticholinergic reactions). (Pyridostigmine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate

    • Anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) Effects: Use with caution with other anticholinergic drugs and in patients with urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy, or constipation (5.20) (Quetiapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    The use of alcohol and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of such behaviors. (Ramelteon label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    Drugs transported by P-gp (e.g., digoxin), or drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants) may need reduced doses when used with ASPRUZYO Sprinkle. (Ranolazine label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    …Selective 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists Ondansetron Decrease exposure Statins Metabolized by CYP3A4 Simvastatin Decrease exposure Thiazolidinediones Rosiglitazone Decrease AUC by 66% Tricyclic Antidepressants Nortriptyline A tuberculosis treatment regimen including rifampin (600 mg/day), isoniazid (300 mg/day), pyrazinamide (500 mg 3× per day), and pyridoxine (25… (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RizatriptantriptanModerate

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) ( See CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION . ) Serotonergic Drugs ( See CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION . ) (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • SolifenacinanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • The efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants can decrease when coadministered with sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. (Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression. (Suvorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TemazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    Although behaviors such as “sleep-driving” may occur with temazepam capsules alone at therapeutic doses, the use of alcohol and other CNS depressants with temazepam capsules appear to increase the risk of such behaviors, as does the use of temazepam capsules at doses exceeding the maximum recommended dose. (Temazepam label, Warnings)

  • Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Tetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    25% increase Diazepam Benzodiazepines increase CNS concentrations of adenosine, a potent CNS depressant, while theophylline blocks adenosine receptors. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)

  • Tizanidinemuscle relaxantModerate

    Sedation: Zanaflex may interfere with everyday activities; sedative effects of Zanaflex, alcohol, and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants are additive ( 5.3 , 7.4 ) (Tizanidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TolterodineanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Caution should be used when TROKENDI XR is given with other drugs that predispose patients to heat-related disorders; these drugs include, but are not limited to, other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and drugs with anticholinergic activity . (Topiramate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • TrospiumanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ValbenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Valbenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate

    Dosage adjustment of amitriptyline/nortriptyline, propofol, warfarin, and zidovudine may be necessary if used concomitantly with valproic acid oral solution (7.2) (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)

  • Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs. (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Eszopiclone (CYP3A4 Inhibition) Not Studied In Vivo or In Vitro , but Drug Plasma Exposure Likely to be Increased which may Increase the Sedative Effect of Eszopiclone Dose reduction of eszopiclone is recommended. (Voriconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • ZolmitriptantriptanModerate

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) ( See CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION . ) Serotonergic Drugs ( See CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION . ) (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Caution should be used when ZONISADE is prescribed with other drugs that predispose patients to heat-related disorders; these drugs include, but are not limited to, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and drugs with anticholinergic activity. (Zonisamide label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (81)

  • AliskirenantihypertensiveMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Atenololbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Azilsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • BenazeprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Candesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • CaptoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Cevimelinecholinergic agonistMinor

    Cevimeline might interfere with desirable antimuscarinic effects of drugs used concomitantly. (Cevimeline label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Dextromethorphanserotonergic drugMinor

    Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs and SSRIs, including Pamelor, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Dihydroergotamineergot alkaloidMinor

    Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs and SSRIs, including Pamelor, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Donepezilcholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Cholinesterase inhibitors have the potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications ( 7.1 ) (Donepezil label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxazosinalpha blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • EnalaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Epoetin alfaMinor

    The “gasping syndrome” is characterized by central nervous system (CNS) depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. (Epoetin alfa label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Esmololbeta blockerMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • FlecainideantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • FosinoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Furosemideloop diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Galantaminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications ( 7.1 ) (Galantamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Guanfacinealpha-adrenergic agonistMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • HydralazinevasodilatorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Irbesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazinenitrateMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Lidocaine and prilocainelocal anestheticMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • LisinoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Losartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • LovastatinstatinMinor

    These include itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, the macrolide antibiotics erythromycin and clarithromycin, the ketolide antibiotic telithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors, boceprevir, telaprevir, the antidepressant nefazodone, or cobicistat-containing products. (Lovastatin label, Warnings)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugMinor

    Great care is required if Pamelor is given to hyperthyroid patients or to those receiving thyroid medication, since cardiac arrhythmias may develop. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • MethyldopaantihypertensiveMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • MinoxidilvasodilatorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nadololbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Olmesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticMinor

    Appropriate care is advised when prescribing ERZOFRI to patients who will be experiencing conditions which may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature, e.g., exercising strenuously, exposure to extreme heat, receiving concomitant medication with anticholinergic activity, or being subject to dehydration. (Paliperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PerindoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Pindololbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugMinor

    Great care is required if Pamelor is given to hyperthyroid patients or to those receiving thyroid medication, since cardiac arrhythmias may develop. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Prucaloprideserotonergic drugMinor

    Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs and SSRIs, including Pamelor, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • QuinaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • RamiprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Sacubitril and valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Sotalolbeta blockerMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Telmisartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Terazosinalpha blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • TerbinafineantifungalMinor

    Drugs predominantly metabolized by the CYP450 2D6 isozyme include the following drug classes: tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics class 1C (e.g., flecainide and propafenone) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors Type B. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)

  • TiagabineanticonvulsantMinor

    In most cases, patients were using concomitant medications (antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants, narcotics) that are thought to lower the seizure threshold. (Tiagabine label, Warnings)

  • Torsemideloop diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • TrandolaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

No significant interaction reported (2)

  • Montelukastleukotriene receptor antagonistNo interaction

    …adjustment is needed when SINGULAIR is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, fexofenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Montelukast label, Drug interactions)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistNo interaction

    Commonly Administered Drugs: Population analysis showed that commonly administered drugs (e.g., selegiline, amantadine, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, ibuprofen, thiazides, antihistamines, anticholinergics) did not affect the clearance of ropinirole. (Ropinirole label, Drug interactions)

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