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Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Nefazodone

Severity: Moderate

Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Nefazodone: moderate interaction.

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Summary

Nefazodone is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor and can raise amlodipine concentrations. This may cause hypotension, dizziness and peripheral edema.

What this interaction means in plain words

Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Nefazodone 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.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Nefazodone inhibits CYP3A4, reducing amlodipine metabolism.

What to do

Monitor blood pressure and edema, and consider a lower amlodipine dose. Reassess if nefazodone is stopped.

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with Nefazodone?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Nefazodone 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. Nefazodone is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor and can raise amlodipine concentrations. This may cause hypotension, dizziness and peripheral edema.

How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Nefazodone?

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 blood pressure and edema, and consider a lower amlodipine dose. Reassess if nefazodone is stopped.

What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan page.

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