Diltiazem and Paroxetine interaction
Diltiazem and Paroxetine: the Paroxetine prescribing label 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 Paroxetine (BRISDELLE) label · effective 2025-04-28
Use caution with concomitant use of BRISDELLE with other drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6, including nortriptyline, amitriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, fluoxetine, phenothiazines, risperidone, and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide, and encainide).
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