Drug interactions
Amitriptyline + Sumatriptan intranasal
Severity: Moderate
Amitriptyline and Sumatriptan intranasal: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Amitriptyline and sumatriptan both enhance serotonergic signaling, and serotonin syndrome has been reported with triptans combined with serotonergic antidepressants. In practice the risk is low and the combination is often used for migraine.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amitriptyline and Sumatriptan intranasal 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.
Why it happens
Additive serotonergic effects from 5-HT1B/1D agonism and inhibition of serotonin reuptake.
What to do
The combination can be used with patient education on serotonin syndrome signs such as tremor, agitation, sweating, diarrhea and hyperthermia. Stop the triptan and seek care if they appear.
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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Other interactions of Amitriptyline
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- Amitriptyline + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amitriptyline with Sumatriptan intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Amitriptyline and Sumatriptan intranasal 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. Amitriptyline and sumatriptan both enhance serotonergic signaling, and serotonin syndrome has been reported with triptans combined with serotonergic antidepressants. In practice the risk is low and the combination is often used for migraine.
How serious is the interaction between Amitriptyline and Sumatriptan intranasal?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: The combination can be used with patient education on serotonin syndrome signs such as tremor, agitation, sweating, diarrhea and hyperthermia. Stop the triptan and seek care if they appear.
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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