Drug interactions
Quetiapine + Sumatriptan intranasal
Severity: Minor
Quetiapine and Sumatriptan intranasal: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antipsychotics and triptans have both been linked to serotonin toxicity in rare reports, although the risk with this combination is low. Quetiapine's dopamine blockade may also theoretically add to neuroleptic malignant syndrome risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Quetiapine and Sumatriptan intranasal 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 serotonergic effects; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
No dose change is usually needed. Counsel patients to report agitation, fever, tremor, muscle rigidity or diarrhea.
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 Quetiapine with Sumatriptan intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Quetiapine and Sumatriptan intranasal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antipsychotics and triptans have both been linked to serotonin toxicity in rare reports, although the risk with this combination is low. Quetiapine's dopamine blockade may also theoretically add to neuroleptic malignant syndrome risk.
How serious is the interaction between Quetiapine and Sumatriptan intranasal?
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 dose change is usually needed. Counsel patients to report agitation, fever, tremor, muscle rigidity or diarrhea.
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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