Drug interactions
Eletriptan + Fluoxetine
Severity: Moderate
Eletriptan and Fluoxetine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Combining an SSRI with a triptan carries a reported risk of serotonin syndrome, with agitation, tremor, hyperthermia and neuromuscular hyperactivity. The incidence appears low, but the reaction can be serious.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eletriptan and Fluoxetine 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.
Eletriptan belongs to Central Nervous System; Fluoxetine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive serotonergic effects through SSRI reuptake inhibition and triptan 5-HT1B/1D agonism.
What to do
Counsel the patient to report symptoms of serotonin toxicity and monitor especially at initiation or dose increases; stop one agent if signs appear.
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 Fluoxetine
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- Fluoxetine + Mavacamten Contraindicated
- Fluoxetine + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Fluoxetine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Fluoxetine + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Fluoxetine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
Other interactions of Eletriptan
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- Atazanavir + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Ceritinib + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Clarithromycin + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Cobicistat + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Conivaptan + Eletriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Eletriptan with Fluoxetine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Eletriptan and Fluoxetine 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. Combining an SSRI with a triptan carries a reported risk of serotonin syndrome, with agitation, tremor, hyperthermia and neuromuscular hyperactivity. The incidence appears low, but the reaction can be serious.
How serious is the interaction between Eletriptan and Fluoxetine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel the patient to report symptoms of serotonin toxicity and monitor especially at initiation or dose increases; stop one agent if signs appear.
What other medicines interact with Fluoxetine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fluoxetine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Mavacamten, Methylene blue. The full list is on the Fluoxetine page.
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