Ergotamine and caffeine and Phentermine interaction
Ergotamine and caffeine and Phentermine: 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 Phentermine (Phentermine hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-08-17
Risk of Abuse and Dependence Phentermine is related chemically and pharmacologically to amphetamine (d- and d l l-amphetamine) and other related stimulant drugs that have been extensively abused.
From the Ergotamine and caffeine (Cafergot) label · effective 2026-03-23
Use with sympathomimetics (pressor agents) may cause extreme elevation of blood pressure.
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