Drug interactions
Baclofen + Dosulepin
Severity: Moderate
Baclofen and Dosulepin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Dosulepin is a sedating tricyclic antidepressant. With baclofen, drowsiness, hypotension and muscle weakness may be increased, and the seizure threshold may be lowered.
What this interaction means in plain words
Baclofen and Dosulepin 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.
Baclofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Dosulepin belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from the tricyclic antidepressant and the GABA-B agonist.
What to do
Monitor for oversedation, hypotension and falls, particularly in older adults. Use the lowest effective doses and caution in patients with seizure history.
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 Baclofen
Other interactions of Dosulepin
- Dosulepin + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Dosulepin + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Dosulepin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Dosulepin + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Dosulepin Major
- Buprenorphine + Dosulepin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Baclofen with Dosulepin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Baclofen and Dosulepin 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. Dosulepin is a sedating tricyclic antidepressant. With baclofen, drowsiness, hypotension and muscle weakness may be increased, and the seizure threshold may be lowered.
How serious is the interaction between Baclofen and Dosulepin?
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 oversedation, hypotension and falls, particularly in older adults. Use the lowest effective doses and caution in patients with seizure history.
What other medicines interact with Baclofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Baclofen with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Baclofen page.
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