Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan and Cyclobenzaprine interaction

Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan 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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If serotonin syndrome symptoms occur with the use of other serotonergic drugs, immediately discontinue TONMYA.

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Other serotonergic Drugs: Serotonin syndrome has been reported ( 5.2 , 7 )

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Moderate

If concomitant treatment with TONMYA and other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, careful observation is advised, particularly during treatment initiation or dosage increases.

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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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From the Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan (Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) label · effective 2026-01-13

Moderate

Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants Antihistamines have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents, etc.). Antihypertensive drugs Sympathomimetic may reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.

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