Drug interactions
Amitriptyline + Fludrocortisone
Severity: Minor
Amitriptyline and Fludrocortisone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fludrocortisone has weak CYP3A4 inducing potential, so any effect on amitriptyline levels is likely negligible. Both drugs can however influence blood pressure and fluid balance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amitriptyline 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.
Amitriptyline belongs to Central Nervous System; Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction; effect on amitriptyline is theoretical.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed. Monitor blood pressure and antidepressant response in patients on both drugs.
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 Amitriptyline
- Amitriptyline + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Safinamide Contraindicated
Other interactions of Fludrocortisone
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amitriptyline with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amitriptyline 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 weak CYP3A4 inducing potential, so any effect on amitriptyline levels is likely negligible. Both drugs can however influence blood pressure and fluid balance.
How serious is the interaction between Amitriptyline 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 dose adjustment is needed. Monitor blood pressure and antidepressant response in patients on both drugs.
What other medicines interact with Amitriptyline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amitriptyline with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Methylene blue, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Amitriptyline page.
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