Drug interactions
Melatonin + Thiothixene
Severity: Minor
Melatonin and Thiothixene: minor interaction.
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Summary
Thiothixene is an antipsychotic that can cause sedation. Melatonin may add to drowsiness and reduce alertness.
What this interaction means in plain words
Melatonin and Thiothixene have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive central nervous system depression.
What to do
Monitor for excessive sedation, particularly after dose changes. Advise caution with driving.
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 Melatonin
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- Butabarbital + Melatonin Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Melatonin with Thiothixene?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Melatonin and Thiothixene have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Thiothixene is an antipsychotic that can cause sedation. Melatonin may add to drowsiness and reduce alertness.
How serious is the interaction between Melatonin and Thiothixene?
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 excessive sedation, particularly after dose changes. Advise caution with driving.
What other medicines interact with Melatonin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Melatonin with, for example, Fluvoxamine, Alfentanil, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Melatonin page.
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