Drug interactions
Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Naratriptan
Severity: Moderate
Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen and Naratriptan: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Benzhydrocodone is a prodrug of hydrocodone, an opioid with weak serotonergic activity. Combined with a triptan, there are rare reports of serotonin syndrome, which may present with agitation, tremor, hyperthermia and autonomic instability.
What this interaction means in plain words
Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen and Naratriptan 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.
Why it happens
Additive serotonergic effects at the pharmacodynamic level from the opioid and the 5-HT1B/1D agonist.
What to do
If both are needed, monitor for serotonin syndrome, especially at initiation and after dose increases. Stop one or both agents if neuromuscular or autonomic signs appear.
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 Naratriptan
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- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Naratriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Naratriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Naratriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Naratriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Naratriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen with Naratriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen and Naratriptan 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. Benzhydrocodone is a prodrug of hydrocodone, an opioid with weak serotonergic activity. Combined with a triptan, there are rare reports of serotonin syndrome, which may present with agitation, tremor, hyperthermia and autonomic instability.
How serious is the interaction between Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen and Naratriptan?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: If both are needed, monitor for serotonin syndrome, especially at initiation and after dose increases. Stop one or both agents if neuromuscular or autonomic signs appear.
What other medicines interact with Naratriptan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Naratriptan with, for example, Almotriptan, Dihydroergotamine intranasal, Dihydroergotamine. The full list is on the Naratriptan page.
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