Drug interactions
Dihydroergotamine + Methylphenidate
Severity: Major
Dihydroergotamine and Methylphenidate: major interaction.
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Summary
Dihydroergotamine is a vasoconstrictor and methylphenidate has sympathomimetic pressor effects. Together they may increase blood pressure and raise the risk of peripheral or cerebral vasospasm and ischemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dihydroergotamine and Methylphenidate can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Dihydroergotamine belongs to Central Nervous System; Methylphenidate belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic vasoconstriction from ergot receptor agonism and sympathomimetic catecholamine effects.
What to do
Avoid the combination and choose another migraine therapy for patients on stimulants. If used, monitor blood pressure and for ischemic symptoms.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Methylphenidate
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- Linezolid + Methylphenidate Contraindicated
- Methylphenidate + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Methylphenidate + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Methylphenidate + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Methylphenidate + Safinamide Contraindicated
Other interactions of Dihydroergotamine
- Almotriptan + Dihydroergotamine Contraindicated
- Clarithromycin + Dihydroergotamine Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Dopamine Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Efavirenz Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Eletriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dihydroergotamine with Methylphenidate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Dihydroergotamine and Methylphenidate can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Dihydroergotamine is a vasoconstrictor and methylphenidate has sympathomimetic pressor effects. Together they may increase blood pressure and raise the risk of peripheral or cerebral vasospasm and ischemia.
How serious is the interaction between Dihydroergotamine and Methylphenidate?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination and choose another migraine therapy for patients on stimulants. If used, monitor blood pressure and for ischemic symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Methylphenidate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methylphenidate with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Methylphenidate page.
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