Drug interactions
Eletriptan + Paliperidone
Severity: Minor
Eletriptan and Paliperidone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Triptans have serotonergic activity and antipsychotics with 5-HT2A antagonism have been rarely linked to serotonin toxicity when combined with serotonergic drugs. Evidence for a meaningful interaction between paliperidone and eletriptan is limited and largely theoretical, but the syndromes are serious if they occur.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eletriptan and Paliperidone 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; Paliperidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive serotonergic and dopaminergic modulation; a clinically established mechanism is lacking.
What to do
No routine change is needed; educate the patient about symptoms such as agitation, tremor, hyperthermia and rigidity and seek care if they 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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Other interactions of Paliperidone
- Ibutilide + Paliperidone Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Paliperidone Major
- Amiodarone + Paliperidone Major
- Amisulpride + Paliperidone Major
Other interactions of Eletriptan
- Almotriptan + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Ceritinib + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Clarithromycin + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Cobicistat + Eletriptan Contraindicated
- Conivaptan + Eletriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Eletriptan with Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eletriptan and Paliperidone 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 serotonergic activity and antipsychotics with 5-HT2A antagonism have been rarely linked to serotonin toxicity when combined with serotonergic drugs. Evidence for a meaningful interaction between paliperidone and eletriptan is limited and largely theoretical, but the syndromes are serious if they occur.
How serious is the interaction between Eletriptan and Paliperidone?
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 change is needed; educate the patient about symptoms such as agitation, tremor, hyperthermia and rigidity and seek care if they occur.
What other medicines interact with Paliperidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Paliperidone with, for example, Ibutilide, Pimozide, Vandetanib. The full list is on the Paliperidone page.
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