Meclizine and Naltrexone and bupropion interaction
Meclizine and Naltrexone and bupropion: 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 Naltrexone and bupropion (Contrave Extended-Release) label · effective 2025-11-10
…malformation, central nervous system tumor or infection, or metabolic disorders (e.g., hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, severe hepatic impairment, and hypoxia) excessive use of alcohol or sedatives, addiction to cocaine or stimulants, or withdrawal from sedatives patients with diabetes treated with insulin and/or oral diabetic medications (sulfonylureas and meglitinides)…
From the Meclizine (Meclizine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-06-12
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ).
CYP2D6 Inhibitors Based on in-vitro evaluation, meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6.
Therefore, there is a possibility for a drug interaction between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors.
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