Drug interactions
Chasteberry + Thioridazine
Severity: Minor
Chasteberry and Thioridazine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Chasteberry has dopaminergic activity and could theoretically oppose the dopamine-blocking effect of thioridazine. Clinical evidence of a meaningful interaction is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chasteberry and Thioridazine 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
Theoretical pharmacodynamic antagonism at dopamine D2 receptors.
What to do
Avoid unnecessary use of chasteberry and watch for loss of psychotic symptom control or changes in prolactin-related effects.
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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- Amiodarone + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amoxapine + Thioridazine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Chasteberry with Thioridazine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Chasteberry and Thioridazine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Chasteberry has dopaminergic activity and could theoretically oppose the dopamine-blocking effect of thioridazine. Clinical evidence of a meaningful interaction is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Chasteberry and Thioridazine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid unnecessary use of chasteberry and watch for loss of psychotic symptom control or changes in prolactin-related effects.
What other medicines interact with Thioridazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Thioridazine with, for example, Abiraterone, Adagrasib, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Thioridazine page.
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