Drug interactions
Paliperidone + Scullcap
Severity: Minor
Paliperidone and Scullcap: minor interaction.
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Summary
Skullcap herbal products are traditionally used as sedatives and anxiolytics, so they may add to paliperidone's sedation. The evidence is limited and product content is variable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Paliperidone and Scullcap 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 CNS depression, not well characterized.
What to do
Advise patients to report increased drowsiness and avoid driving if it occurs. Consider stopping the herbal product if sedation is excessive.
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 Paliperidone with Scullcap?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Paliperidone and Scullcap have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Skullcap herbal products are traditionally used as sedatives and anxiolytics, so they may add to paliperidone's sedation. The evidence is limited and product content is variable.
How serious is the interaction between Paliperidone and Scullcap?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to report increased drowsiness and avoid driving if it occurs. Consider stopping the herbal product if sedation is excessive.
What other medicines interact with Paliperidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Paliperidone with, for example, Ibutilide, Pimozide, Vandetanib. The full list is on the Paliperidone page.
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