Drug interactions
Alprazolam + Lurasidone
Severity: Moderate
Alprazolam and Lurasidone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can cause sedation and dizziness, so combined use may produce additive drowsiness and impaired alertness. Lurasidone is also a CYP3A4 substrate, but alprazolam is not a significant inhibitor, so the concern is mainly pharmacodynamic.
What this interaction means in plain words
Alprazolam and Lurasidone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Alprazolam belongs to Central Nervous System; Lurasidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from GABA-A potentiation and the sedative effects of lurasidone.
What to do
Monitor for sedation and orthostatic symptoms, especially at initiation or dose increases. Counsel patients to avoid alcohol and hazardous activities.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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- Alprazolam + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Alprazolam Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Alprazolam with Lurasidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Alprazolam and Lurasidone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Both drugs can cause sedation and dizziness, so combined use may produce additive drowsiness and impaired alertness. Lurasidone is also a CYP3A4 substrate, but alprazolam is not a significant inhibitor, so the concern is mainly pharmacodynamic.
How serious is the interaction between Alprazolam and Lurasidone?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for sedation and orthostatic symptoms, especially at initiation or dose increases. Counsel patients to avoid alcohol and hazardous activities.
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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