Drug interactions
Alprazolam + Fludrocortisone
Severity: Minor
Alprazolam and Fludrocortisone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fludrocortisone has not been shown to have any clinically significant effect on alprazolam exposure. Any CYP3A4 induction by corticosteroids is theoretical and expected to be small at the doses of fludrocortisone typically used.
What this interaction means in plain words
Alprazolam and Fludrocortisone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Alprazolam belongs to Central Nervous System; Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Theoretical weak CYP3A4 induction by the corticosteroid; not well established clinically.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed. Be alert to a reduced alprazolam response if the clinical picture suggests it.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Alprazolam
- Alprazolam + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Alprazolam Major
Other interactions of Fludrocortisone
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Alprazolam with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Alprazolam and Fludrocortisone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fludrocortisone has not been shown to have any clinically significant effect on alprazolam exposure. Any CYP3A4 induction by corticosteroids is theoretical and expected to be small at the doses of fludrocortisone typically used.
How serious is the interaction between Alprazolam and Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed. Be alert to a reduced alprazolam response if the clinical picture suggests it.
What other medicines interact with Alprazolam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Alprazolam with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole. The full list is on the Alprazolam page.
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