Drug interactions
Bupropion-naltrexone + Deutetrabenazine
Severity: Major
Bupropion-naltrexone and Deutetrabenazine: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Bupropion is a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor and raises levels of deutetrabenazine's active metabolites. This increases the risk of sedation, parkinsonism, depression and QT prolongation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bupropion-naltrexone and Deutetrabenazine 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.
Bupropion-naltrexone belongs to Miscellaneous; Deutetrabenazine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6, reducing clearance of the active dihydro-metabolites of deutetrabenazine.
What to do
Limit deutetrabenazine to no more than 36 mg/day, in single doses of 18 mg or less. Monitor for depression, somnolence and QT effects.
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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References
Other interactions of Bupropion-naltrexone
- Bupropion-naltrexone + Hydrocodone Contraindicated
- Bupropion-naltrexone + Hydromorphone Contraindicated
- Bupropion-naltrexone + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Bupropion-naltrexone + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Bupropion-naltrexone + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Bupropion-naltrexone + Rasagiline Contraindicated
Other interactions of Deutetrabenazine
- Deutetrabenazine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Deutetrabenazine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Deutetrabenazine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Deutetrabenazine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Deutetrabenazine + Safinamide Contraindicated
- Deutetrabenazine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bupropion-naltrexone with Deutetrabenazine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Bupropion-naltrexone and Deutetrabenazine 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. Bupropion is a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor and raises levels of deutetrabenazine's active metabolites. This increases the risk of sedation, parkinsonism, depression and QT prolongation.
How serious is the interaction between Bupropion-naltrexone and Deutetrabenazine?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Limit deutetrabenazine to no more than 36 mg/day, in single doses of 18 mg or less. Monitor for depression, somnolence and QT effects.
What other medicines interact with Bupropion-naltrexone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bupropion-naltrexone with, for example, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Isocarboxazid. The full list is on the Bupropion-naltrexone page.
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