Modafinil and Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim interaction
Modafinil and Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim: the Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim prescribing label 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 Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (SULFATRIM) label · effective 2026-01-05
Circulatory Shock Circulatory shock with fever, severe hypotension, and confusion requiring intravenous fluid resuscitation and vasopressors has occurred within minutes to hours of re-challenge with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole products in patients with history of recent (days to weeks) exposure to sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
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