Drug interactions
Amobarbital + Frovatriptan
Severity: Minor
Amobarbital and Frovatriptan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Amobarbital may modestly reduce frovatriptan levels through CYP1A2 induction. The effect on migraine relief is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amobarbital and Frovatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amobarbital belongs to Central Nervous System; Frovatriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Induction of CYP1A2 may increase frovatriptan metabolism.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; reassess triptan efficacy if headache relief appears reduced.
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 Amobarbital
- Amobarbital + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Doravirine Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Elbasvir / grazoprevir Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Lonafarnib Contraindicated
Other interactions of Frovatriptan
- Almotriptan + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amobarbital with Frovatriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amobarbital and Frovatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Amobarbital may modestly reduce frovatriptan levels through CYP1A2 induction. The effect on migraine relief is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Amobarbital and Frovatriptan?
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; reassess triptan efficacy if headache relief appears reduced.
What other medicines interact with Amobarbital?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amobarbital with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Doravirine, Elbasvir / grazoprevir. The full list is on the Amobarbital page.
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