Amphetamine and Milnacipran interaction

Amphetamine and Milnacipran: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Amphetamine (Dyanavel XR) label · effective 2026-02-24

Major

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

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Major

Discontinue treatment with DYANAVEL XR and any concomitant serotonergic agents immediately if symptoms of serotonin syndrome occur, and initiate supportive symptomatic treatment.

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Major

Serotonergic Drugs Clinical Impact The concomitant use of DYANAVEL XR and serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome.

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Major

If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue DYANAVEL XR and the concomitant serotonergic drug(s) [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ) ] .

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Moderate

In these situations, consider an alternative non-serotonergic drug or an alternative drug that does not inhibit CYP2D6 [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] .

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From the Milnacipran (Milnacipran Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-03-19

Major

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.

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Moderate

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.

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