Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide and Ritonavir interaction
Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide and Ritonavir: 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 Ritonavir (Norvir) label · effective 2026-07-23
The impact on the PR interval of co-administration of ritonavir with other drugs that prolong the PR interval (including calcium channel blockers, beta-adrenergic blockers, digoxin and atazanavir) has not been evaluated.
Initiation of quetiapine in patients taking NORVIR: Refer to the quetiapine prescribing information for initial dosing and titration of quetiapine. β-Blockers: metoprolol, timolol ↑ beta-blockers Caution is warranted and clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
From the Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide (METOPROLOL TARTRATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE) label · effective 2025-01-22
CYP2D6 inhibitors: Increased metoprolol concentration.
…catecholamine-depleting drugs (e.g., reserpine, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors) with beta adrenergic blockers may have an additive affect and increase the risk of hypotension or bradycardia CYP2D6 Inhibitors: Drugs that are strong inhibitors of CYP2D6 such as quinidine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and propafenone were shown to double metoprolol concentrations.
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