Drug interactions
Lofexidine + Lorcaserin
Severity: Moderate
Lofexidine and Lorcaserin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Lorcaserin was reported to inhibit CYP2D6 and may raise lofexidine levels, increasing hypotension, bradycardia and sedation. Lorcaserin has been withdrawn from many markets.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lofexidine and Lorcaserin 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
CYP2D6 inhibition reducing lofexidine clearance.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate, and consider a lofexidine dose reduction if symptoms occur.
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 Lofexidine
- Adagrasib + Lofexidine Major
- Alfuzosin + Lofexidine Major
- Amiodarone + Lofexidine Major
- Amisulpride + Lofexidine Major
- Anagrelide + Lofexidine Major
- Apomorphine + Lofexidine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Lofexidine with Lorcaserin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Lofexidine and Lorcaserin 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. Lorcaserin was reported to inhibit CYP2D6 and may raise lofexidine levels, increasing hypotension, bradycardia and sedation. Lorcaserin has been withdrawn from many markets.
How serious is the interaction between Lofexidine and Lorcaserin?
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 and heart rate, and consider a lofexidine dose reduction if symptoms occur.
What other medicines interact with Lofexidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lofexidine with, for example, Adagrasib, Alfuzosin, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Lofexidine page.
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