Drug interactions
Midodrine + Paliperidone
Severity: Minor
Midodrine and Paliperidone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Paliperidone causes alpha-1 blockade and orthostatic hypotension, while midodrine is an alpha-1 agonist that raises blood pressure, so the two have opposing vascular effects. The net effect is unpredictable and the antipsychotic may reduce midodrine's benefit.
What this interaction means in plain words
Midodrine and Paliperidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Midodrine belongs to Miscellaneous; Paliperidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism at alpha-1 adrenergic receptors.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, including standing readings, and adjust midodrine if response is reduced.
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 Paliperidone
- Ibutilide + Paliperidone Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Paliperidone Major
- Amiodarone + Paliperidone Major
- Amisulpride + Paliperidone Major
Other interactions of Midodrine
- Isocarboxazid + Midodrine Contraindicated
- Midodrine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Midodrine + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Dextroamphetamine + Midodrine Major
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Midodrine Major
- Dihydroergotamine + Midodrine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Midodrine with Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Midodrine and Paliperidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Paliperidone causes alpha-1 blockade and orthostatic hypotension, while midodrine is an alpha-1 agonist that raises blood pressure, so the two have opposing vascular effects. The net effect is unpredictable and the antipsychotic may reduce midodrine's benefit.
How serious is the interaction between Midodrine and Paliperidone?
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 blood pressure, including standing readings, and adjust midodrine if response is reduced.
What other medicines interact with Paliperidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Paliperidone with, for example, Ibutilide, Pimozide, Vandetanib. The full list is on the Paliperidone page.
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