Dextromethorphan and Levorphanol interaction

Dextromethorphan and Levorphanol: the Levorphanol prescribing label flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Levorphanol (Levorphanol Tartrate) label · effective 2026-04-28

Major

Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs.

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Moderate

Serotonergic Drugs The concomitant use of opioids with other drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), triptans, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, drugs that affect the serotonin neurotransmitter system…

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Moderate

Instruct patients to inform their physician or healthcare provider if they are taking, or plan to take serotonergic medications ( see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions ).

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