Drug interactions
Fentanyl transdermal + Vortioxetine
Severity: Moderate
Fentanyl transdermal and Vortioxetine: moderate interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Fentanyl has serotonergic activity, and serotonin syndrome has been reported with serotonergic antidepressants. Sustained fentanyl exposure from patches may prolong the period of risk. Additive CNS and respiratory depression may also occur.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fentanyl transdermal and Vortioxetine 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.
Why it happens
Additive serotonergic activity, plus additive CNS depression.
What to do
Monitor for serotonin syndrome, especially after patch initiation or dose increases, and for excess sedation. Remove the patch and seek care if severe symptoms develop.
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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- Methylene blue + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
- Rasagiline + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
- Selegiline transdermal + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fentanyl transdermal with Vortioxetine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Fentanyl transdermal and Vortioxetine 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. Fentanyl has serotonergic activity, and serotonin syndrome has been reported with serotonergic antidepressants. Sustained fentanyl exposure from patches may prolong the period of risk. Additive CNS and respiratory depression may also occur.
How serious is the interaction between Fentanyl transdermal and Vortioxetine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for serotonin syndrome, especially after patch initiation or dose increases, and for excess sedation. Remove the patch and seek care if severe symptoms develop.
What other medicines interact with Vortioxetine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Vortioxetine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Methylene blue. The full list is on the Vortioxetine page.
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