Ephedrine and Selegiline interaction
Ephedrine and Selegiline: 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 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).
From the Ephedrine (Ephedrine Sulfate) label · effective 2026-03-17
Clonidine, propofol, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), atropine C linical Impact: These drugs augment the pressor effect of ephedrine.
• I nt e r a ctio n s t ha t Augment the Pressor Effect : clonidine, oxytocin and oxytocic drugs, propofol, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and atropine.
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