Paroxetine and Tramadol interaction

Paroxetine and Tramadol: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Paroxetine (BRISDELLE) label · effective 2025-04-28

Major

Serotonin Syndrome: BRISDELLE can cause serotonin syndrome with increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone.

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Major

If concomitant use of BRISDELLE with other serotonergic drugs (besides MAOIs) is clinically warranted, consider the increased risk of serotonin syndrome and carefully observe the patient, particularly during BRISDELLE initiation [see Contraindications ( 4.1 )

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Moderate

The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic agents (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St.

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Minor

Serotonergic Drugs If concomitant use of BRISDELLE with other serotonergic drugs (e.g., other SNRIs, SSRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St.

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From the Tramadol (Tramadol Hydrochloride Extended-Release) label · effective 2026-01-23

Major

The effects of concomitant use or discontinuation of cytochrome P450 3A4 inducers, 3A4 inhibitors, or 2D6 inhibitors with tramadol are complex.

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Major

Use of cytochrome P450 3A4 inducers, 3A4 inhibitors, or 2D6 inhibitors with Tramadol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules requires careful consideration of the effects on the parent drug, tramadol, and the active metabolite, M1.

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Major

Interactions with Drugs Affecting Cytochrome P450 Isoenzymes The effects of concomitant use or discontinuation of cytochrome P450 3A4 inducers, 3A4 inhibitors, or 2D6 inhibitors with tramadol are complex.

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Moderate

Examples: Quinidine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and bupropion Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of Tramadol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of tramadol and may result in a greater amount of metabolism via CYP2D6 and greater levels of M1.

Drug interactionsnames ParoxetineView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Serotonin Syndrome Risk: Potentially life-threatening condition could result from use of Tramadol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, particularly during concomitant use of serotonergic drugs.

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