Drug interactions
Eletriptan + Fluphenazine
Severity: Minor
Eletriptan and Fluphenazine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Serotonergic agents such as triptans combined with antipsychotics have been theoretically linked to serotonin syndrome, and altered dopamine and serotonin balance may also contribute to neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Clinical reports are rare, and the risk is considered low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eletriptan and Fluphenazine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Eletriptan belongs to Central Nervous System; Fluphenazine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive serotonergic and dopaminergic effects; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
No change is usually needed; educate the patient on signs of serotonin toxicity such as agitation, tremor, hyperthermia and clonus, and on neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Seek urgent review if these appear.
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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- Fluphenazine + Ibutilide Contraindicated
- Fluphenazine + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Fluphenazine Major
- Alfentanil + Fluphenazine Major
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 Fluphenazine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eletriptan and Fluphenazine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Serotonergic agents such as triptans combined with antipsychotics have been theoretically linked to serotonin syndrome, and altered dopamine and serotonin balance may also contribute to neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Clinical reports are rare, and the risk is considered low.
How serious is the interaction between Eletriptan and Fluphenazine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No change is usually needed; educate the patient on signs of serotonin toxicity such as agitation, tremor, hyperthermia and clonus, and on neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Seek urgent review if these appear.
What other medicines interact with Fluphenazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fluphenazine with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Fluphenazine page.
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