Drug interactions
Nalbuphine + Paliperidone
Severity: Moderate
Nalbuphine and Paliperidone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can cause drowsiness, and together they may increase sedation, dizziness and orthostatic hypotension. Paliperidone is less sedating than some antipsychotics, so the effect is usually modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nalbuphine and Paliperidone 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.
Nalbuphine belongs to Musculoskeletal; Paliperidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive central nervous system depression and hypotensive effects.
What to do
Monitor for sedation and orthostatic hypotension when starting or adjusting either drug. Reduce the dose if impairment occurs.
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 Nalbuphine
- Alvimopan + Nalbuphine Contraindicated
- Nalbuphine + Olanzapine / samidorphan Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Nalbuphine Major
- Amobarbital + Nalbuphine Major
- Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Nalbuphine Major
- Brexanolone + Nalbuphine Major
Other interactions of Paliperidone
- Ibutilide + Paliperidone Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Paliperidone Major
- Amiodarone + Paliperidone Major
- Amisulpride + Paliperidone Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Nalbuphine with Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Nalbuphine and Paliperidone 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. Both drugs can cause drowsiness, and together they may increase sedation, dizziness and orthostatic hypotension. Paliperidone is less sedating than some antipsychotics, so the effect is usually modest.
How serious is the interaction between Nalbuphine and Paliperidone?
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 for sedation and orthostatic hypotension when starting or adjusting either drug. Reduce the dose if impairment occurs.
What other medicines interact with Nalbuphine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nalbuphine with, for example, Alvimopan, Olanzapine / samidorphan, Alprazolam. The full list is on the Nalbuphine page.
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