Drug interactions
Dexmethylphenidate + Nortriptyline
Severity: Moderate
Dexmethylphenidate and Nortriptyline: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Dexmethylphenidate may inhibit the metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants, raising their concentrations, and both drugs act on noradrenergic pathways. The result can be increased cardiovascular stimulation and tricyclic toxicity.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexmethylphenidate and Nortriptyline 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.
Dexmethylphenidate belongs to Central Nervous System; Nortriptyline belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible reduced tricyclic metabolism and combined noradrenergic effects.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, heart rate and for tricyclic adverse effects. Consider lowering the nortriptyline dose or checking plasma levels if toxicity appears.
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 Nortriptyline
- Disopyramide + Nortriptyline Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Nortriptyline Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Nortriptyline Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Nortriptyline Contraindicated
- Isocarboxazid + Nortriptyline Contraindicated
- Methylene blue + Nortriptyline 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 Nortriptyline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dexmethylphenidate and Nortriptyline 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. Dexmethylphenidate may inhibit the metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants, raising their concentrations, and both drugs act on noradrenergic pathways. The result can be increased cardiovascular stimulation and tricyclic toxicity.
How serious is the interaction between Dexmethylphenidate and Nortriptyline?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure, heart rate and for tricyclic adverse effects. Consider lowering the nortriptyline dose or checking plasma levels if toxicity appears.
What other medicines interact with Nortriptyline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nortriptyline with, for example, Disopyramide, Dofetilide, Dronedarone. The full list is on the Nortriptyline page.
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