Drug interactions
Bupropion-naltrexone + Dronabinol
Severity: Minor
Bupropion-naltrexone and Dronabinol: minor interaction.
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Summary
The suggestion that naltrexone enhances cannabinoid effects is not supported by a clear, well-characterized mechanism. Opioid antagonism has been reported to alter cannabinoid responses in studies, but the clinical significance with dronabinol is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bupropion-naltrexone and Dronabinol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bupropion-naltrexone belongs to Miscellaneous; Dronabinol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; possible pharmacodynamic crosstalk between opioid and cannabinoid systems.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor for unusual sedation, tachycardia or mood changes after starting the combination.
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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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 Dronabinol
- Cefotetan + Dronabinol Contraindicated
- Disulfiram + Dronabinol Contraindicated
- Dronabinol + Midazolam intranasal Major
- Dronabinol + Zuranolone Major
- Amobarbital + Dronabinol Moderate
- Apalutamide + Dronabinol Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bupropion-naltrexone with Dronabinol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bupropion-naltrexone and Dronabinol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. The suggestion that naltrexone enhances cannabinoid effects is not supported by a clear, well-characterized mechanism. Opioid antagonism has been reported to alter cannabinoid responses in studies, but the clinical significance with dronabinol is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Bupropion-naltrexone and Dronabinol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed; monitor for unusual sedation, tachycardia or mood changes after starting the combination.
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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