Drug interactions
Asenapine + Zolmitriptan
Severity: Moderate
Asenapine and Zolmitriptan: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Combining a triptan with an antipsychotic that acts on serotonin receptors carries a theoretical risk of serotonin syndrome. Documented cases are rare, and the clinical significance is generally low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Asenapine and Zolmitriptan 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.
Asenapine belongs to Central Nervous System; Zolmitriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive serotonergic effects through 5-HT receptor activity; mechanism not firmly established.
What to do
Monitor for agitation, tremor, hyperthermia, diarrhea and neuromuscular hyperactivity after starting or changing doses. Stop the drugs and treat if serotonin toxicity is suspected.
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 Asenapine
- Asenapine + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Asenapine + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Asenapine + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Asenapine Major
- Alfentanil + Asenapine Major
- Alfuzosin + Asenapine Major
Other interactions of Zolmitriptan
- Almotriptan + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Asenapine with Zolmitriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Asenapine and Zolmitriptan 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. Combining a triptan with an antipsychotic that acts on serotonin receptors carries a theoretical risk of serotonin syndrome. Documented cases are rare, and the clinical significance is generally low.
How serious is the interaction between Asenapine and Zolmitriptan?
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 for agitation, tremor, hyperthermia, diarrhea and neuromuscular hyperactivity after starting or changing doses. Stop the drugs and treat if serotonin toxicity is suspected.
What other medicines interact with Asenapine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Asenapine with, for example, Pimozide, Thioridazine, Vandetanib. The full list is on the Asenapine page.
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