Benzphetamine and Paroxetine interaction
Benzphetamine and Paroxetine: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Benzphetamine (Benzphetamine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-06-18
Amphetamines may enhance the effects of tricyclic antidepressants.
From the Paroxetine (PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE) label · effective 2026-09-16
The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St.
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Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.