Deutetrabenazine and Lofexidine interaction
Deutetrabenazine and Lofexidine: 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 Deutetrabenazine (Austedo) label · effective 2025-02-28
Alcohol or other sedating drugs: May have additive sedation and somnolence ( 7.5 )
Alcohol or Other Sedating Drugs Concomitant use of alcohol or other sedating drugs may have additive effects and worsen sedation and somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )].
From the Lofexidine label · effective 2026-07-22
Risk of QT Prolongation : Lofexidine tablets prolong the QT interval.
Risk of QT Prolongation Lofexidine tablets prolong the QT interval.
Methadone : Methadone and Lofexidine tablets both prolong the QT interval.
Methadone Lofexidine tablets and methadone both prolong the QT interval.
Taking more than these two? Interactions stack. Check your whole list at once; it stays in your browser.
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.