Drug interactions
Oliceridine + Rizatriptan
Severity: Minor
Oliceridine and Rizatriptan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Opioids with serotonergic potential used alongside triptans may contribute to serotonin syndrome, although oliceridine has little direct serotonergic activity. The risk is mainly theoretical and based on class labeling for opioids.
What this interaction means in plain words
Oliceridine and Rizatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Oliceridine belongs to Musculoskeletal; Rizatriptan belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive serotonergic effects; the mechanism for oliceridine is not well established.
What to do
Be aware of the possibility and monitor for serotonin syndrome symptoms when initiating 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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Other interactions of Oliceridine
- Isocarboxazid + Oliceridine Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Oliceridine Major
- Amiodarone + Oliceridine Major
- Amisulpride + Oliceridine Major
- Amitriptyline + Oliceridine Major
- Amobarbital + Oliceridine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Oliceridine with Rizatriptan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Oliceridine and Rizatriptan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Opioids with serotonergic potential used alongside triptans may contribute to serotonin syndrome, although oliceridine has little direct serotonergic activity. The risk is mainly theoretical and based on class labeling for opioids.
How serious is the interaction between Oliceridine and Rizatriptan?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Be aware of the possibility and monitor for serotonin syndrome symptoms when initiating or increasing doses. No routine dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Rizatriptan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Rizatriptan with, for example, Almotriptan, Dihydroergotamine intranasal, Dihydroergotamine. The full list is on the Rizatriptan page.
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