Drug interactions
Brexpiprazole + Cyproheptadine
Severity: Minor
Brexpiprazole and Cyproheptadine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both agents can cause somnolence, so combined use may increase drowsiness and reduce alertness.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brexpiprazole and Cyproheptadine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Brexpiprazole belongs to Central Nervous System; Cyproheptadine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from H1 antagonism and antipsychotic receptor blockade.
What to do
Counsel the patient about drowsiness and driving, and reduce the dose of one agent if sedation is troublesome.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brexpiprazole with Cyproheptadine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brexpiprazole and Cyproheptadine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both agents can cause somnolence, so combined use may increase drowsiness and reduce alertness.
How serious is the interaction between Brexpiprazole and Cyproheptadine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel the patient about drowsiness and driving, and reduce the dose of one agent if sedation is troublesome.
What other medicines interact with Cyproheptadine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cyproheptadine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine. The full list is on the Cyproheptadine page.
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