Drug interactions
Buspirone + Dihydroergotamine intranasal
Severity: Moderate
Buspirone and Dihydroergotamine intranasal: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Intranasal dihydroergotamine has serotonin receptor agonist activity that might add to the serotonergic effects of buspirone. Reports of serotonin syndrome are limited and the significance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Buspirone and Dihydroergotamine intranasal 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
Possible additive serotonergic activity at 5-HT receptors.
What to do
Monitor for signs of serotonin toxicity after dosing. Stop one agent if symptoms occur.
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 Buspirone
- Buspirone + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Selegiline Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Selegiline transdermal Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Buspirone with Dihydroergotamine intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Buspirone and Dihydroergotamine intranasal 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. Intranasal dihydroergotamine has serotonin receptor agonist activity that might add to the serotonergic effects of buspirone. Reports of serotonin syndrome are limited and the significance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Buspirone and Dihydroergotamine intranasal?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for signs of serotonin toxicity after dosing. Stop one agent if symptoms occur.
What other medicines interact with Buspirone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Buspirone with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Buspirone page.
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