Drug interactions
Buspirone + Rizatriptan
Severity: Moderate
Buspirone and Rizatriptan: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs have serotonergic activity, so there is a theoretical risk of serotonin syndrome with combined use. Documented cases are uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Buspirone and Rizatriptan 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.
Buspirone belongs to Central Nervous System; Rizatriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive serotonergic effects at 5-HT receptors.
What to do
Counsel patients on serotonin syndrome symptoms and monitor after starting either drug. Discontinue both and treat if it develops.
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
Other interactions of Rizatriptan
- Almotriptan + Rizatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Rizatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Rizatriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Rizatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Rizatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Rizatriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Buspirone with Rizatriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Buspirone and Rizatriptan 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. Both drugs have serotonergic activity, so there is a theoretical risk of serotonin syndrome with combined use. Documented cases are uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Buspirone and Rizatriptan?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients on serotonin syndrome symptoms and monitor after starting either drug. Discontinue both and treat if it develops.
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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