Drug interactions
Molindone + Naratriptan
Severity: Minor
Molindone and Naratriptan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antipsychotics can modulate serotonergic signaling, and triptans have rarely been linked to serotonin syndrome. Together there is a theoretical risk of serotonin toxicity or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The clinical likelihood is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Molindone 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.
Why it happens
Possible additive serotonergic and dopaminergic effects; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor for fever, rigidity, clonus and altered mental status when starting or increasing doses. No routine dose change is needed.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Molindone with Naratriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Molindone 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 can modulate serotonergic signaling, and triptans have rarely been linked to serotonin syndrome. Together there is a theoretical risk of serotonin toxicity or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The clinical likelihood is low.
How serious is the interaction between Molindone 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: Monitor for fever, rigidity, clonus and altered mental status when starting or increasing doses. No routine dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Naratriptan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Naratriptan with, for example, Almotriptan, Dihydroergotamine intranasal, Dihydroergotamine. The full list is on the Naratriptan page.
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