Aripiprazole and Cyclobenzaprine interaction

Aripiprazole and Cyclobenzaprine: 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 Cyclobenzaprine (TONMYA) label · effective 2026-08-14

Major

Based on its structural similarity to TCAs, concomitant use of TONMYA with: MAO inhibitors may be life-threatening [see Contraindications (4) ] , Alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with these drugs, Tramadol may increase the seizure risk, Guanethidine or other similar acting drugs may block the…

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Moderate

CNS Depression and Risk of Operating a Motor Vehicle or Hazardous Machinery TONMYA monotherapy may cause CNS depression and concomitant use of TONMYA with alcohol, barbiturates, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of CNS depression [see Drug Interactions (7) ].

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Moderate

CNS Depressants: CNS depressant effects of alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants may be enhanced ( 5.5 , 7 )

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From the Aripiprazole (ABILIFY MAINTENA) label · effective 2026-03-24

Moderate

Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology.

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Minor

Appropriate care is advised when prescribing ABILIFY MAINTENA for 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).

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