Drug interactions
Fluphenazine + Frovatriptan
Severity: Minor
Fluphenazine and Frovatriptan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Triptans with antipsychotics have a theoretical risk of serotonin syndrome, and altered monoaminergic balance may also contribute to neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Documented cases are rare and the clinical risk is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fluphenazine and Frovatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Fluphenazine belongs to Central Nervous System; Frovatriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive serotonergic and dopaminergic effects; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; tell the patient to report agitation, tremor, fever, sweating or rigidity promptly.
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 Fluphenazine
- Arsenic trioxide + Fluphenazine Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Fluphenazine Contraindicated
- Fluphenazine + Ibutilide Contraindicated
- Fluphenazine + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Fluphenazine Major
- Alfentanil + Fluphenazine Major
Other interactions of Frovatriptan
- Almotriptan + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fluphenazine with Frovatriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fluphenazine and Frovatriptan 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 with antipsychotics have a theoretical risk of serotonin syndrome, and altered monoaminergic balance may also contribute to neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Documented cases are rare and the clinical risk is low.
How serious is the interaction between Fluphenazine and Frovatriptan?
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 adjustment is needed; tell the patient to report agitation, tremor, fever, sweating or rigidity promptly.
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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