Buspirone and Itraconazole interaction
Buspirone and Itraconazole: 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 Buspirone (Buspirone Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-03-18
Itraconazole: In a study in healthy volunteers, coadministration of buspirone (10 mg as a single dose) with itraconazole (200 mg/day for 4 days) increased plasma buspirone concentrations (13-fold increase in C max and 19-fold increase in AUC).
Other inhibitors and inducers of CYP3A4: Substances that inhibit CYP3A4, such as ketoconazole or ritonavir, may inhibit buspirone metabolism and increase plasma concentrations of buspirone while substances that induce CYP3A4, such as dexamethasone or certain anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine), may increase the rate of buspirone metabolism.
Consequently, when administered with a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, a low dose of buspirone used cautiously is recommended.
From the Itraconazole (Tolsura) label · effective 2025-04-23
Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics and Hypnotics Alprazolam Aripiprazole Buspirone Diazepam Haloperidol Midazolam (IV) Quetiapine Ramelteon Risperidone Suvorexant Monitor for adverse reactions.
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