Drug interactions
Omega 3 carboxylic acids + Vortioxetine
Severity: Minor
Omega 3 carboxylic acids and Vortioxetine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids may mildly prolong bleeding time and vortioxetine impairs platelet serotonin uptake. The combination might slightly increase bruising or bleeding risk, but the clinical significance is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Omega 3 carboxylic acids and Vortioxetine 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
Additive mild effects on platelet function.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor for bleeding if other antithrombotic drugs are used as well.
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 Vortioxetine
- Isocarboxazid + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
- Methylene blue + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
- Rasagiline + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
- Selegiline transdermal + Vortioxetine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Omega 3 carboxylic acids with Vortioxetine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Omega 3 carboxylic acids and Vortioxetine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Omega-3 fatty acids may mildly prolong bleeding time and vortioxetine impairs platelet serotonin uptake. The combination might slightly increase bruising or bleeding risk, but the clinical significance is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Omega 3 carboxylic acids and Vortioxetine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed; monitor for bleeding if other antithrombotic drugs are used as well.
What other medicines interact with Vortioxetine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Vortioxetine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Methylene blue. The full list is on the Vortioxetine page.
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