Drug interactions
Quetiapine + Ropinirole
Severity: Minor
Quetiapine and Ropinirole: minor interaction.
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Summary
Quetiapine has weak D2 antagonism and is generally the preferred antipsychotic in Parkinson disease, so the antagonism of ropinirole is usually small. Some reduction in dopaminergic effect is still possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Quetiapine and Ropinirole have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Quetiapine belongs to Central Nervous System; Ropinirole belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Weak pharmacodynamic antagonism at dopamine D2-type receptors.
What to do
Use the lowest effective quetiapine dose and monitor motor symptoms. Adjust the dopamine agonist only if motor control worsens.
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 Quetiapine
- Adagrasib + Quetiapine Major
- Amiodarone + Quetiapine Major
- Amisulpride + Quetiapine Major
- Amoxapine + Quetiapine Major
- Anagrelide + Quetiapine Major
- Apalutamide + Quetiapine Major
Other interactions of Ropinirole
- Amisulpride + Ropinirole Contraindicated
- Chlorpromazine + Ropinirole Major
- Droperidol + Ropinirole Major
- Fluphenazine + Ropinirole Major
- Fluvoxamine + Ropinirole Major
- Haloperidol + Ropinirole Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Quetiapine with Ropinirole?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Quetiapine and Ropinirole have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Quetiapine has weak D2 antagonism and is generally the preferred antipsychotic in Parkinson disease, so the antagonism of ropinirole is usually small. Some reduction in dopaminergic effect is still possible.
How serious is the interaction between Quetiapine and Ropinirole?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective quetiapine dose and monitor motor symptoms. Adjust the dopamine agonist only if motor control worsens.
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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