Drug interactions
Cariprazine + Ergoloid mesylates
Severity: Minor
Cariprazine and Ergoloid mesylates: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ergoloid mesylates act on dopaminergic and serotonergic receptors, as does cariprazine. A theoretical risk exists for additive effects including serotonin toxicity or neuroleptic malignant syndrome, but clinical reports are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cariprazine and Ergoloid mesylates have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible additive dopaminergic and serotonergic receptor effects; the mechanism is theoretical.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Remain alert for confusion, hyperthermia, rigidity or autonomic instability and review therapy if these occur.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cariprazine with Ergoloid mesylates?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cariprazine and Ergoloid mesylates have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ergoloid mesylates act on dopaminergic and serotonergic receptors, as does cariprazine. A theoretical risk exists for additive effects including serotonin toxicity or neuroleptic malignant syndrome, but clinical reports are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Cariprazine and Ergoloid mesylates?
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 change is needed. Remain alert for confusion, hyperthermia, rigidity or autonomic instability and review therapy if these occur.
What other medicines interact with Cariprazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cariprazine with, for example, Alfentanil, Amisulpride, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Cariprazine page.
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