Drug interactions
Gepirone + Zolmitriptan
Severity: Moderate
Gepirone and Zolmitriptan: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Gepirone is a 5-HT1A agonist antidepressant, and combining it with a triptan may increase serotonergic activity and the risk of serotonin syndrome. The label advises caution with other serotonergic agents.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gepirone and Zolmitriptan 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.
Gepirone belongs to Central Nervous System; Zolmitriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive serotonergic effects through 5-HT1A agonism and 5-HT1B/1D agonism.
What to do
Monitor for signs of serotonin syndrome, especially after starting or raising doses. Stop one or both drugs if toxicity occurs.
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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Other interactions of Zolmitriptan
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- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Zolmitriptan 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 Zolmitriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Gepirone and Zolmitriptan 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. Gepirone is a 5-HT1A agonist antidepressant, and combining it with a triptan may increase serotonergic activity and the risk of serotonin syndrome. The label advises caution with other serotonergic agents.
How serious is the interaction between Gepirone and Zolmitriptan?
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 signs of serotonin syndrome, especially after starting or raising doses. Stop one or both drugs if toxicity occurs.
What other medicines interact with Zolmitriptan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Zolmitriptan with, for example, Almotriptan, Dihydroergotamine intranasal, Dihydroergotamine. The full list is on the Zolmitriptan page.
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