Metronidazole and Venlafaxine interaction
Metronidazole and Venlafaxine: 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 Metronidazole (LIKMEZ) label · effective 2025-04-18
Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval QT prolongation has been reported, particularly when metronidazole was administered with drugs with the potential for prolonging the QT interval.
From the Venlafaxine (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-01-31
CYP2C9 Venlafaxine did not inhibit CYP2C9 in vitro .
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