Dextroamphetamine and Selegiline interaction
Dextroamphetamine and Selegiline: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Dextroamphetamine (Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended-Release) label · effective 2023-12-31
Patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs (including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue), because of an increased risk of hypertensive crisis [see Warnings and Drug Interactions ].
Concomitant use of dextroamphetamine sulfate with MAOI drugs is contraindicated [see Contraindications ].
Serotonergic Drugs The concomitant use of dextroamphetamine sulfate and serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome.
If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue dextroamphetamine sulfate and the concomitant serotonergic drug(s) [see Warnings and Precautions ].
Do not administer dextroamphetamine sulfate concomitantly or within 14 days after discontinuing MAOI [see Contraindications and Warnings ].
From the Selegiline (ZELAPAR) label · effective 2021-06-01
Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine).
Sympathomimetic Medications Uncontrolled hypertension, including hypertensive crisis, has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine).
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