Drug interactions
Cariprazine + Pomalidomide
Severity: Minor
Cariprazine and Pomalidomide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Pomalidomide commonly causes fatigue, somnolence and dizziness, which may be added to cariprazine sedation. The interaction is mainly additive adverse effects.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cariprazine and Pomalidomide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cariprazine belongs to Central Nervous System; Pomalidomide belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Additive sedative effects; no established pharmacokinetic interaction.
What to do
Counsel patients about drowsiness and caution with driving; reassess if excessive sedation or confusion develops.
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 Pomalidomide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cariprazine and Pomalidomide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Pomalidomide commonly causes fatigue, somnolence and dizziness, which may be added to cariprazine sedation. The interaction is mainly additive adverse effects.
How serious is the interaction between Cariprazine and Pomalidomide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients about drowsiness and caution with driving; reassess if excessive sedation or confusion develops.
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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