Drug interactions
Naratriptan + Quetiapine
Severity: Minor
Naratriptan and Quetiapine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Triptans and antipsychotics have both been linked to serotonin syndrome, though reports with this combination are rare. Quetiapine has weak serotonergic activity and the clinical risk is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Naratriptan and Quetiapine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Naratriptan belongs to Central Nervous System; Quetiapine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive serotonergic effects; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
Counsel patients to report agitation, tremor, sweating, fever or muscle rigidity. No routine dose change is required.
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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- Anagrelide + Quetiapine Major
- Apalutamide + Quetiapine 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 Naratriptan with Quetiapine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Naratriptan and Quetiapine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Triptans and antipsychotics have both been linked to serotonin syndrome, though reports with this combination are rare. Quetiapine has weak serotonergic activity and the clinical risk is low.
How serious is the interaction between Naratriptan and Quetiapine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients to report agitation, tremor, sweating, fever or muscle rigidity. No routine dose change is required.
What other medicines interact with Quetiapine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Quetiapine with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Quetiapine page.
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