Drug interactions
Loxapine + Naratriptan
Severity: Minor
Loxapine and Naratriptan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antipsychotics with serotonin receptor activity combined with triptans have been theoretically linked to serotonin syndrome, although reports are rare. Triptans do not strongly affect dopamine, so the neuroleptic malignant syndrome concern is also largely theoretical. The overall risk is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Loxapine and Naratriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Loxapine belongs to Central Nervous System; Naratriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive serotonergic effects; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Educate the patient about the symptoms of serotonin toxicity (agitation, tremor, fever, diarrhea) and ask them to report these promptly.
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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- Amoxapine + Loxapine Major
- Apomorphine + Loxapine Major
- Belladonna and opium + Loxapine Major
Other interactions of Naratriptan
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- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Naratriptan Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Naratriptan Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Naratriptan Contraindicated
- Ergoloid mesylates + Naratriptan Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Naratriptan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Loxapine with Naratriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Loxapine and Naratriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antipsychotics with serotonin receptor activity combined with triptans have been theoretically linked to serotonin syndrome, although reports are rare. Triptans do not strongly affect dopamine, so the neuroleptic malignant syndrome concern is also largely theoretical. The overall risk is low.
How serious is the interaction between Loxapine and Naratriptan?
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 change is needed. Educate the patient about the symptoms of serotonin toxicity (agitation, tremor, fever, diarrhea) and ask them to report these promptly.
What other medicines interact with Loxapine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Loxapine with, for example, Alfentanil, Alprazolam, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Loxapine page.
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