Drug interactions
Atomoxetine + Triptorelin
Severity: Moderate
Atomoxetine and Triptorelin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Androgen deprivation with triptorelin may prolong the QT interval, and atomoxetine may add to this effect. The concern is greatest in patients with cardiac disease or electrolyte disturbances.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atomoxetine and Triptorelin 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; Triptorelin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation, with triptorelin effect linked to testosterone suppression.
What to do
Check a baseline ECG and electrolytes and repeat if risk factors or symptoms develop. Correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia.
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 Atomoxetine
- Atomoxetine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Other interactions of Triptorelin
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atomoxetine with Triptorelin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Atomoxetine and Triptorelin 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. Androgen deprivation with triptorelin may prolong the QT interval, and atomoxetine may add to this effect. The concern is greatest in patients with cardiac disease or electrolyte disturbances.
How serious is the interaction between Atomoxetine and Triptorelin?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check a baseline ECG and electrolytes and repeat if risk factors or symptoms develop. Correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia.
What other medicines interact with Atomoxetine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atomoxetine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Atomoxetine page.
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