Meclizine and Nortriptyline interaction

Meclizine and Nortriptyline: 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 Meclizine (Meclizine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-06-12

Moderate

• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ).

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From the Nortriptyline (PAMELOR) label · effective 2024-12-04

Moderate

Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when Pamelor is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs.

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