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Atomoxetine + Mirabegron

Severity: Moderate

Atomoxetine and Mirabegron: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Atomoxetine is mainly cleared by CYP2D6, so mirabegron's inhibition may raise its levels. This may increase heart rate, blood pressure and other adverse effects, and mirabegron itself can raise blood pressure.

What this interaction means in plain words

Atomoxetine and Mirabegron 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.

Atomoxetine belongs to Central Nervous System; Mirabegron belongs to Genitourinary.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Moderate CYP2D6 inhibition by mirabegron reduces atomoxetine clearance.

What to do

Monitor heart rate and blood pressure and watch for atomoxetine adverse effects. Reduce the atomoxetine dose if tolerability is poor.

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 Atomoxetine with Mirabegron?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Atomoxetine and Mirabegron 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. Atomoxetine is mainly cleared by CYP2D6, so mirabegron's inhibition may raise its levels. This may increase heart rate, blood pressure and other adverse effects, and mirabegron itself can raise blood pressure.

How serious is the interaction between Atomoxetine and Mirabegron?

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 heart rate and blood pressure and watch for atomoxetine adverse effects. Reduce the atomoxetine dose if tolerability is poor.

What other medicines interact with Mirabegron?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Mirabegron with, for example, Digoxin, Flecainide, Propafenone. The full list is on the Mirabegron page.

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