Lumateperone and Nefazodone interaction
Lumateperone and Nefazodone: 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 Lumateperone (CAPLYTA) label · effective 2025-06-20
Monitor all antidepressant-treated patients, especially during the initial few months of anti-depressant drug therapy, and at times of dosage changes.
Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Recommended dosage is 10.5 mg once daily.
Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: Recommended dosage is 21 mg once daily.
Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors* Prevention or Management Reduce the CAPLYTA dosage when used concomitantly with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) ].
Clinical Impact Concomitant use of CAPLYTA with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases lumateperone exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] , which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.
From the Nefazodone (Nefazodone Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-07-31
Some cases presented with features resembling neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.