Drug interactions
Imipramine + Serdexmethylphenidate / dexmethylphenidate
Severity: Moderate
Imipramine and Serdexmethylphenidate / dexmethylphenidate: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Methylphenidate may inhibit the metabolism of tricyclics and adds to their noradrenergic activity, leading to higher tricyclic levels, hypertension and tachycardia. Both agents may also lower seizure threshold.
What this interaction means in plain words
Imipramine and Serdexmethylphenidate / dexmethylphenidate 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 noradrenergic stimulation, with possible inhibition of tricyclic metabolism by methylphenidate.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, heart rate and signs of tricyclic toxicity. Consider lowering the imipramine dose and checking levels if adverse effects appear.
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 Imipramine
- Dronedarone + Imipramine Contraindicated
- Imipramine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Imipramine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Imipramine + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Imipramine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Imipramine + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Imipramine with Serdexmethylphenidate / dexmethylphenidate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Imipramine and Serdexmethylphenidate / dexmethylphenidate 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. Methylphenidate may inhibit the metabolism of tricyclics and adds to their noradrenergic activity, leading to higher tricyclic levels, hypertension and tachycardia. Both agents may also lower seizure threshold.
How serious is the interaction between Imipramine and Serdexmethylphenidate / dexmethylphenidate?
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 blood pressure, heart rate and signs of tricyclic toxicity. Consider lowering the imipramine dose and checking levels if adverse effects appear.
What other medicines interact with Imipramine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Imipramine with, for example, Dronedarone, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Imipramine page.
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