Drug interactions
Eletriptan + Haloperidol
Severity: Minor
Eletriptan and Haloperidol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Triptans have been associated with serotonin syndrome, mainly when combined with other serotonergic drugs, and haloperidol has minor serotonergic activity. The risk is low and mostly theoretical, although both syndromes can present similarly with hyperthermia, rigidity and autonomic instability.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eletriptan 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.
Eletriptan belongs to Central Nervous System; Haloperidol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive serotonergic and dopaminergic effects; no well-established interaction mechanism.
What to do
No routine dose change is needed. Counsel the patient to report agitation, fever, rigidity or tremor and monitor if symptoms occur.
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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- Dronedarone + Haloperidol Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Ibutilide Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Panobinostat Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Pimozide Contraindicated
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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 Haloperidol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eletriptan 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. Triptans have been associated with serotonin syndrome, mainly when combined with other serotonergic drugs, and haloperidol has minor serotonergic activity. The risk is low and mostly theoretical, although both syndromes can present similarly with hyperthermia, rigidity and autonomic instability.
How serious is the interaction between Eletriptan 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: No routine dose change is needed. Counsel the patient to report agitation, fever, rigidity or tremor and monitor if symptoms occur.
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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