Drug interactions
Lisdexamfetamine + Ziconotide
Severity: Minor
Lisdexamfetamine and Ziconotide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ziconotide is an intrathecal analgesic that can cause dizziness, confusion and sedation along with psychiatric symptoms. A stimulant such as lisdexamfetamine may mask sedation and may worsen psychiatric adverse effects like anxiety or psychosis.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lisdexamfetamine and Ziconotide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Lisdexamfetamine belongs to Central Nervous System; Ziconotide belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Opposing CNS effects; no established pharmacokinetic interaction.
What to do
Monitor for changes in mood, cognition and psychotic symptoms during ziconotide therapy. Reassess stimulant use if neuropsychiatric effects emerge.
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 Lisdexamfetamine
- Isocarboxazid + Lisdexamfetamine Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Lisdexamfetamine Contraindicated
- Lisdexamfetamine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Lisdexamfetamine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Lisdexamfetamine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Lisdexamfetamine + Safinamide Contraindicated
Other interactions of Ziconotide
- Clozapine + Ziconotide Major
- Alprazolam + Ziconotide Moderate
- Amitriptyline + Ziconotide Moderate
- Amobarbital + Ziconotide Moderate
- Aripiprazole + Ziconotide Moderate
- Armodafinil + Ziconotide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Lisdexamfetamine with Ziconotide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lisdexamfetamine and Ziconotide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ziconotide is an intrathecal analgesic that can cause dizziness, confusion and sedation along with psychiatric symptoms. A stimulant such as lisdexamfetamine may mask sedation and may worsen psychiatric adverse effects like anxiety or psychosis.
How serious is the interaction between Lisdexamfetamine and Ziconotide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for changes in mood, cognition and psychotic symptoms during ziconotide therapy. Reassess stimulant use if neuropsychiatric effects emerge.
What other medicines interact with Lisdexamfetamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lisdexamfetamine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Lisdexamfetamine page.
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