Drug interactions
Benperidol + Cabergoline
Severity: Major
Benperidol and Cabergoline: major interaction.
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Summary
Benperidol is a potent D2 antagonist and opposes the dopamine agonist effect of cabergoline. Cabergoline's efficacy (e.g., prolactin suppression) may be lost and psychotic symptoms may worsen.
What this interaction means in plain words
Benperidol and Cabergoline can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism at dopamine D2 receptors.
What to do
Avoid the combination; for hyperprolactinemia with antipsychotics consider a prolactin-sparing antipsychotic and monitor psychiatric status and prolactin.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Benperidol with Cabergoline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Benperidol and Cabergoline can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Benperidol is a potent D2 antagonist and opposes the dopamine agonist effect of cabergoline. Cabergoline's efficacy (e.g., prolactin suppression) may be lost and psychotic symptoms may worsen.
How serious is the interaction between Benperidol and Cabergoline?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination; for hyperprolactinemia with antipsychotics consider a prolactin-sparing antipsychotic and monitor psychiatric status and prolactin.
What other medicines interact with Cabergoline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cabergoline with, for example, Chlorpromazine, Clarithromycin, Dexfenfluramine. The full list is on the Cabergoline page.
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