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.

Moderate

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

Moderate

…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)…

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From the Meclizine (Meclizine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-06-12

Minor

CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ).

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Minor

CYP2D6 Inhibitors Based on in-vitro evaluation, meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6.

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Minor

Therefore, there is a possibility for a drug interaction between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors.

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Not 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.