Phentermine and Ritonavir interaction
Phentermine and Ritonavir: the Ritonavir prescribing label describes 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
Anesthetic: meperidine ↓ meperidine/ ↑ normeperidine (metabolite) Dosage increase and long-term use of meperidine with ritonavir are not recommended due to the increased concentrations of the metabolite normeperidine which has both analgesic activity and CNS stimulant activity (e.g., seizures).
Stimulant: methamphetamine ↑ methamphetamine Use with caution.
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