Drug interactions
Elagolix + Haloperidol
Severity: Minor
Elagolix and Haloperidol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Elagolix is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may modestly lower haloperidol exposure. This could reduce antipsychotic effect in some patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Elagolix and Haloperidol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Elagolix belongs to Musculoskeletal; Haloperidol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Elagolix induction of CYP3A4 increases haloperidol metabolism.
What to do
Monitor clinical response to haloperidol and increase the dose if symptom control worsens.
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 Elagolix with Haloperidol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Elagolix and Haloperidol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Elagolix is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may modestly lower haloperidol exposure. This could reduce antipsychotic effect in some patients.
How serious is the interaction between Elagolix and Haloperidol?
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 clinical response to haloperidol and increase the dose if symptom control worsens.
What other medicines interact with Haloperidol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Haloperidol with, for example, Dofetilide, Dronedarone, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Haloperidol page.
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