Drug interactions
Baclofen + Trimipramine
Severity: Moderate
Baclofen and Trimipramine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Trimipramine is a strongly sedating tricyclic and baclofen adds CNS depression, so excessive drowsiness, confusion and falls may occur. Baclofen may also cause hypotonia and tricyclics lower seizure threshold, which can matter in vulnerable patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Baclofen and Trimipramine 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; Trimipramine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from GABA-B agonism and tricyclic antihistaminic, anticholinergic and anti-alpha-1 effects.
What to do
Use low starting doses and monitor sedation, cognition and blood pressure. Reduce the dose of one or both drugs if drowsiness or confusion develops.
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 Trimipramine
- Disopyramide + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Isocarboxazid + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Pentamidine + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Trimipramine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Baclofen with Trimipramine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Baclofen and Trimipramine 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. Trimipramine is a strongly sedating tricyclic and baclofen adds CNS depression, so excessive drowsiness, confusion and falls may occur. Baclofen may also cause hypotonia and tricyclics lower seizure threshold, which can matter in vulnerable patients.
How serious is the interaction between Baclofen and Trimipramine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use low starting doses and monitor sedation, cognition and blood pressure. Reduce the dose of one or both drugs if drowsiness or confusion develops.
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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