Drug interactions
Bupropion-naltrexone + Escitalopram
Severity: Moderate
Bupropion-naltrexone and Escitalopram: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can raise escitalopram concentrations modestly. Both agents can lower the seizure threshold, so seizure risk may be increased, particularly at higher doses or in predisposed patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bupropion-naltrexone and Escitalopram 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.
Bupropion-naltrexone belongs to Miscellaneous; Escitalopram belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6, raising escitalopram exposure, with additive lowering of the seizure threshold.
What to do
Use the lowest effective doses and avoid in patients with seizure risk factors. Monitor for seizures, QT-related symptoms and serotonergic effects, and reduce the escitalopram dose if adverse effects 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 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 Escitalopram
- Cisapride + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Pimozide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bupropion-naltrexone with Escitalopram?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Bupropion-naltrexone and Escitalopram 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. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can raise escitalopram concentrations modestly. Both agents can lower the seizure threshold, so seizure risk may be increased, particularly at higher doses or in predisposed patients.
How serious is the interaction between Bupropion-naltrexone and Escitalopram?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective doses and avoid in patients with seizure risk factors. Monitor for seizures, QT-related symptoms and serotonergic effects, and reduce the escitalopram dose if adverse effects appear.
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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