Bupropion and Vortioxetine interaction
Bupropion and Vortioxetine: 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 Bupropion (BUPROPION HCl ER (XL)) label · effective 2026-02-04
…hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), concurrent administration of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and agents that lower the seizure threshold (e.g., other bupropion products, antipsychotics, antidepressants, theophylline, or systemic corticosteroids) should be undertaken only with extreme caution [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .
From the Vortioxetine (Trintellix) label · effective 2026-02-17
Examples bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine, quinidine Strong CYP Inducers Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TRINTELLIX with a strong CYP inducer decreases plasma concentrations of vortioxetine.
• Strong inhibitors of CYP2D6: Reduce TRINTELLIX dose by half when coadministered ( 2.5 , 7.1 ).
John's Wort Strong Inhibitors of CYP2D6 Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TRINTELLIX with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors increases plasma concentrations of vortioxetine.
Intervention Reduce TRINTELLIX dose by half when a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor is coadministered [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] .
Activation of Mania/Hypomania In patients with bipolar disorder, treating a depressive episode with TRINTELLIX or another antidepressant may precipitate a mixed/manic episode.
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