Cimetidine and Levomilnacipran interaction

Cimetidine and Levomilnacipran: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Cimetidine label · effective 2026-01-01

Moderate

…apparently through an effect on certain microsomal enzyme systems, has been reported to reduce the hepatic metabolism of warfarin-type anticoagulants, phenytoin, propranolol, nifedipine, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, certain tricyclic antidepressants, lidocaine, theophylline, and metronidazole, thereby delaying elimination and increasing blood levels of these drugs.

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From the Levomilnacipran (Fetzima) label · effective 2024-04-30

Moderate

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors : Maximum recommended dosage is 80 mg once daily ( 7 ).

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Moderate

Examples: NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of FETZIMA with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases levomilnacipran exposure [see Pharmacokinetics ( 12.3 )] .

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Moderate

Intervention: The dose of FETZIMA should not exceed 80 mg once daily when used with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 ).

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