Drug interactions
Levodopa + Sumatriptan
Severity: Minor
Levodopa and Sumatriptan: minor interaction.
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Summary
No well-established interaction exists between levodopa and sumatriptan, and the serotonin-increasing rationale is weak. Any clinical effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Levodopa and Sumatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Levodopa belongs to Central Nervous System; Sumatriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Mechanism is not established; levodopa may minimally affect serotonin turnover.
What to do
No routine action is needed beyond awareness. Monitor for unusual agitation or autonomic symptoms if the combination is started.
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 Sumatriptan
- Almotriptan + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Sumatriptan Contraindicated
Other interactions of Levodopa
- Isocarboxazid + Levodopa Contraindicated
- Levodopa + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Levodopa + Phenelzine (nonselective MAOI) Contraindicated
- Levodopa + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Levodopa + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Levodopa Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Levodopa with Sumatriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Levodopa and Sumatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No well-established interaction exists between levodopa and sumatriptan, and the serotonin-increasing rationale is weak. Any clinical effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Levodopa and Sumatriptan?
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 action is needed beyond awareness. Monitor for unusual agitation or autonomic symptoms if the combination is started.
What other medicines interact with Sumatriptan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sumatriptan with, for example, Almotriptan, Dihydroergotamine intranasal, Dihydroergotamine. The full list is on the Sumatriptan page.
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