Drug interactions
Dexmethylphenidate + Duloxetine
Severity: Minor
Dexmethylphenidate and Duloxetine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant that increases dopamine and norepinephrine, and duloxetine adds noradrenergic effects, so blood pressure and heart rate may rise. Methylphenidate has been reported to inhibit the metabolism of some antidepressants, but the effect on duloxetine is unclear.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexmethylphenidate and Duloxetine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dexmethylphenidate belongs to Central Nervous System; Duloxetine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive noradrenergic and cardiovascular effects; any pharmacokinetic effect is not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting either drug.
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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Other interactions of Duloxetine
- Duloxetine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Duloxetine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Duloxetine + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Duloxetine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Duloxetine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Duloxetine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
Other interactions of Dexmethylphenidate
- Dexmethylphenidate + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexmethylphenidate with Duloxetine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexmethylphenidate and Duloxetine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant that increases dopamine and norepinephrine, and duloxetine adds noradrenergic effects, so blood pressure and heart rate may rise. Methylphenidate has been reported to inhibit the metabolism of some antidepressants, but the effect on duloxetine is unclear.
How serious is the interaction between Dexmethylphenidate and Duloxetine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting either drug.
What other medicines interact with Duloxetine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Duloxetine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Methylene blue. The full list is on the Duloxetine page.
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