Drug interactions
Frovatriptan + Paliperidone
Severity: Minor
Frovatriptan and Paliperidone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Triptans have serotonergic activity and antipsychotics have rarely been implicated in serotonin toxicity or neuroleptic malignant syndrome when combined with serotonergic agents. The evidence for a true interaction with frovatriptan is weak and largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Frovatriptan 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.
Frovatriptan belongs to Central Nervous System; Paliperidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive serotonergic and dopaminergic effects; no established mechanism.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; counsel the patient to report agitation, tremor, fever or muscle 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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- Amiodarone + Paliperidone Major
- Amisulpride + Paliperidone Major
Other interactions of Frovatriptan
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- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Frovatriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Frovatriptan with Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Frovatriptan 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 have rarely been implicated in serotonin toxicity or neuroleptic malignant syndrome when combined with serotonergic agents. The evidence for a true interaction with frovatriptan is weak and largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Frovatriptan 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 adjustment is needed; counsel the patient to report agitation, tremor, fever or muscle rigidity promptly.
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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