Drug interactions
Sertraline + Toremifene
Severity: Major
Sertraline and Toremifene: major interaction.
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Summary
Toremifene causes dose-dependent QT prolongation and its label advises against use with other QT-prolonging drugs. Sertraline adds a smaller effect, which may increase the risk of torsades de pointes.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sertraline and Toremifene can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Sertraline belongs to Central Nervous System; Toremifene belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Additive prolongation of cardiac repolarization.
What to do
Avoid if a safer antidepressant is available. If combined, check ECG at baseline and during therapy and keep potassium and magnesium within normal range.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Sertraline
- Isocarboxazid + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Methylene blue + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Pimozide + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Selegiline transdermal + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Selegiline + Sertraline Contraindicated
Other interactions of Toremifene
- Amiodarone + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Nilotinib + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Pimozide + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Quinidine + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Ribociclib + Toremifene Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Sertraline with Toremifene?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Sertraline and Toremifene can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Toremifene causes dose-dependent QT prolongation and its label advises against use with other QT-prolonging drugs. Sertraline adds a smaller effect, which may increase the risk of torsades de pointes.
How serious is the interaction between Sertraline and Toremifene?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid if a safer antidepressant is available. If combined, check ECG at baseline and during therapy and keep potassium and magnesium within normal range.
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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