Drug interactions
Sertraline + Sumatriptan intranasal
Severity: Moderate
Sertraline and Sumatriptan intranasal: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Triptans combined with SSRIs have been reported to cause serotonin syndrome, although the absolute risk appears low. Features include agitation, tremor, sweating, hyperreflexia and fever.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sertraline and Sumatriptan intranasal can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Additive serotonergic activity through SSRI reuptake inhibition and triptan 5-HT1B/1D agonism.
What to do
The combination can be used when clinically needed, but counsel the patient on serotonin syndrome symptoms. Stop the triptan and treat if symptoms occur.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Sertraline with Sumatriptan intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Sertraline and Sumatriptan intranasal can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Triptans combined with SSRIs have been reported to cause serotonin syndrome, although the absolute risk appears low. Features include agitation, tremor, sweating, hyperreflexia and fever.
How serious is the interaction between Sertraline and Sumatriptan intranasal?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: The combination can be used when clinically needed, but counsel the patient on serotonin syndrome symptoms. Stop the triptan and treat if symptoms occur.
What other medicines interact with Sertraline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sertraline with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Methylene blue, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Sertraline page.
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