Drug interactions
Gepirone + Tramadol
Severity: Major
Gepirone and Tramadol: major interaction.
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Summary
Gepirone is a 5-HT1A agonist antidepressant, and tramadol increases serotonin by blocking reuptake, so serotonin syndrome is possible. Tramadol may also lower seizure threshold. Gepirone is a CYP3A4 substrate and tramadol does not meaningfully affect it.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gepirone and Tramadol can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Gepirone belongs to Central Nervous System; Tramadol belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive serotonergic activity from 5-HT1A agonism and serotonin reuptake inhibition.
What to do
Avoid if possible; otherwise use the lowest tramadol dose and monitor for agitation, tremor, hyperreflexia and hyperthermia. Stop one or both drugs if serotonin syndrome occurs.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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- Procarbazine + Tramadol Contraindicated
- Rasagiline + Tramadol Contraindicated
- Safinamide + Tramadol Contraindicated
Other interactions of Gepirone
- Clarithromycin + Gepirone Contraindicated
- Gepirone + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Gepirone + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Gepirone + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
- Gepirone + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Gepirone + Phenelzine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Gepirone with Tramadol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Gepirone and Tramadol can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Gepirone is a 5-HT1A agonist antidepressant, and tramadol increases serotonin by blocking reuptake, so serotonin syndrome is possible. Tramadol may also lower seizure threshold. Gepirone is a CYP3A4 substrate and tramadol does not meaningfully affect it.
How serious is the interaction between Gepirone and Tramadol?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid if possible; otherwise use the lowest tramadol dose and monitor for agitation, tremor, hyperreflexia and hyperthermia. Stop one or both drugs if serotonin syndrome occurs.
What other medicines interact with Tramadol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tramadol with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Olanzapine / samidorphan, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Tramadol page.
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