Drug interactions
Aripiprazole + Sumatriptan
Severity: Minor
Aripiprazole and Sumatriptan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Combining a triptan with an antipsychotic has a theoretical risk of serotonin toxicity. Reports of clinically significant events with aripiprazole are rare.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aripiprazole and Sumatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Aripiprazole belongs to Central Nervous System; Sumatriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive serotonergic activity; not well established.
What to do
No routine change is needed; counsel the patient to report agitation, tremor, fever, or muscle rigidity promptly.
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 Aripiprazole
- Aripiprazole + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Aripiprazole + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Aripiprazole Major
- Aripiprazole + Arsenic trioxide Major
- Aripiprazole + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Major
- Aripiprazole + Carbamazepine Major
Other interactions of Sumatriptan
- Almotriptan + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aripiprazole with Sumatriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aripiprazole and Sumatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Combining a triptan with an antipsychotic has a theoretical risk of serotonin toxicity. Reports of clinically significant events with aripiprazole are rare.
How serious is the interaction between Aripiprazole and Sumatriptan?
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 change is needed; counsel the patient to report agitation, tremor, fever, or muscle rigidity promptly.
What other medicines interact with Aripiprazole?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Aripiprazole with, for example, Pimozide, Thioridazine, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Aripiprazole page.
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