Phenytoin and Vortioxetine interaction
Phenytoin and Vortioxetine: 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 Phenytoin label · effective 2024-12-24
…Ethosuximide, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, methsuximide, topiramate Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Capecitabine, fluorouracil Antidepressants Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline Gastric acid reducing agents H 2 antagonists (cimetidine), omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine,…
From the Vortioxetine (Trintellix) label · effective 2026-02-17
Examples rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis (antiplatelets agents and anticoagulants) Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TRINTELLIX with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug may potentiate the risk of bleeding.
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