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OxyContin (oxycodone)
acetaminophen / oxycodone
Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Xanax (alprazolam)
amitriptyline
Remeron (mirtazapine)
Restoril (temazepam)
lisinopril
hydrochlorothiazide
Levoxyl (levothyroxine)
Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Major
buPROPion FLUoxetine
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alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to
safely use both medications. Do not drink alcohol or self-medicate with these medications without your
doctor's approval, and do not exceed the doses or frequency and duration of use prescribed by your
doctor. Also, you should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how these
medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including
vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including
vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Using FLUoxetine together with insulin or certain other diabetes medications may increase the risk of
hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include headache, dizziness, drowsiness,
nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat.
Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You may need a dose adjustment or more
frequent monitoring of your blood sugar to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your
doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any
medications without first talking to your doctor.
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MONITOR: Opioids may potentiate the effects of serotonergic agents and increase the risk of serotonin
syndrome. The interaction has primarily been reported with the phenylpiperidine opioids (e.g.,
meperidine, fentanyl) and tramadol, which are known to possess some serotonergic activity, although a
few cases have involved other opioids such as oxycodone, methadone, morphine, hydromorphone,
codeine, and buprenorphine. Serotonin syndrome is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition
thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. Symptoms of the
serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness,
confusion, hallucinations, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia, hyperthermia,
diaphoresis, shivering, blood pressure lability, and mydriasis; neuromuscular abnormalities such as
hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, and ataxia; and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal
cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Since many serotonergic agents can also cause central
nervous system depression, concomitant use with opioids may result in increased sedation and
impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when opioids are used concomitantly with serotonergic agents such
as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
(SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), other
antidepressants/psychotropic agents (e.g., amoxapine, buspirone, lithium, maprotiline, mirtazepine,
nefazodone, trazodone, vilazodone), 5-HT1 receptor agonists (triptans), 5-HT3 receptor antagonists,
cyclobenzaprine, dextromethorphan, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and St. John's wort. Patients should be
monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment. Particular caution is advised when
increasing the dosages of these agents. If serotonin syndrome develops or is suspected during the
course of therapy, all serotonergic agents should be discontinued immediately and supportive care
rendered as necessary. Moderately ill patients may also benefit from the administration of a serotonin
antagonist (e.g., cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine). Severe cases should be managed under consultation
with a toxicologist and may require sedation, neuromuscular paralysis, intubation, and mechanical
ventilation in addition to the other measures. Patients should also be advised of potentially additive
central nervous system effects from these agents and to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete
mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them.
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Moderate
levothyroxine insulin glargine
Applies to: Levoxyl (levothyroxine), Lantus (insulin glargine)
Levothyroxine may interfere with blood glucose control and reduce the effectiveness of insulin glargine
and other diabetic medications. Monitor your blood sugar levels closely. You may need a dose
adjustment of your diabetic medications during and after treatment with levothyroxine. It is important to
tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using
any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Moderate
FLUoxetine hydroCHLOROthiazide
Applies to: Prozac (fluoxetine), hydrochlorothiazide
Treatment with FLUoxetine may occasionally cause blood sodium levels to get too low, a condition
known as hyponatremia, and using it with hydroCHLOROthiazide can increase that risk. You should seek
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medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty
concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness or unsteadiness, as these may
be symptoms of hyponatremia. More severe cases may lead to hallucination, fainting, seizure, coma, and
even death. FLUoxetine can also affect your blood pressure and heart rate. You may need a dose
adjustment or more frequent monitoring of your blood pressure and pulse to safely use both
medications. You should avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or lying position while taking these
medications, especially at the beginning of treatment or after an increase in dose. Call your doctor if you
experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or a rapid heart beat. It is important to tell your doctor
about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications
without first talking to your doctor.
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medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first
talking to your doctor.
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from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use,
including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Moderate
amitriptyline temazepam
Applies to: amitriptyline, Restoril (temazepam)
Using amitriptyline together with temazepam may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness,
confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience
impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol
while being treated with these medications. Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as
driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. Talk to your
doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other
medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first
talking to your doctor.
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hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up
from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use,
including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MONITOR: Opioids may potentiate the effects of serotonergic agents and increase the risk of serotonin
syndrome. The interaction has primarily been reported with the phenylpiperidine opioids (e.g.,
meperidine, fentanyl) and tramadol, which are known to possess some serotonergic activity, although a
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few cases have involved other opioids such as oxycodone, methadone, morphine, hydromorphone,
codeine, and buprenorphine. Serotonin syndrome is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition
thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. Symptoms of the
serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness,
confusion, hallucinations, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia, hyperthermia,
diaphoresis, shivering, blood pressure lability, and mydriasis; neuromuscular abnormalities such as
hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, and ataxia; and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal
cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Since many serotonergic agents can also cause central
nervous system depression, concomitant use with opioids may result in increased sedation and
impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when opioids are used concomitantly with serotonergic agents such
as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
(SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), other
antidepressants/psychotropic agents (e.g., amoxapine, buspirone, lithium, maprotiline, mirtazepine,
nefazodone, trazodone, vilazodone), 5-HT1 receptor agonists (triptans), 5-HT3 receptor antagonists,
cyclobenzaprine, dextromethorphan, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and St. John's wort. Patients should be
monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment. Particular caution is advised when
increasing the dosages of these agents. If serotonin syndrome develops or is suspected during the
course of therapy, all serotonergic agents should be discontinued immediately and supportive care
rendered as necessary. Moderately ill patients may also benefit from the administration of a serotonin
antagonist (e.g., cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine). Severe cases should be managed under consultation
with a toxicologist and may require sedation, neuromuscular paralysis, intubation, and mechanical
ventilation in addition to the other measures. Patients should also be advised of potentially additive
central nervous system effects from these agents and to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete
mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them.
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driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. Talk to your
doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other
medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first
talking to your doctor.
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driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. Talk to your
doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other
medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first
talking to your doctor.
Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug
interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually
cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if
adjustments to your medications are needed.
Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug
interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually
cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if
adjustments to your medications are needed.
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Remeron (mirtazapine) interacts with more than 500 other drugs and more than 10 diseases.
Restoril (temazepam) interacts with more than 300 other drugs and 10 diseases.
lisinopril interacts with more than 300 other drugs and 8 diseases.
hydrochlorothiazide interacts with more than 400 other drugs and more than 10 diseases.
Levoxyl (levothyroxine) interacts with more than 100 other drugs and 5 diseases.
Lipitor (atorvastatin) interacts with more than 200 other drugs and 5 diseases.
Lantus (insulin glargine) interacts with more than 300 other drugs and 3 diseases.
Novolog (insulin aspart) interacts with more than 300 other drugs and 3 diseases.
excessive alcohol use, talk to your doctor before starting buPROPion. In general, you should avoid or
limit the use of alcohol while being treated with buPROPion. Also avoid activities requiring mental
alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects
you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs.
Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
When levothyroxine is given during continuous enteral nutrition (tube feedings) for more than 7 days,
the tube feeding should be interrupted for at least one hour before and one hour after the dose of
levothyroxine. You may need more frequent blood tests to monitor levothyroxine levels.
Moderate
lisinopril food
Applies to: lisinopril
It is recommended that if you are taking lisinopril you should be advised to avoid moderately high or
high potassium dietary intake. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. Do not use salt
substitutes or potassium supplements while taking lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to.
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Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of mirtazapine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and
difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You
should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with mirtazapine. Do not use more than the
recommended dose of mirtazapine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or
operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or
therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with
similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional
in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at
more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Xanax (alprazolam)
amitriptyline
Remeron (mirtazapine)
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Restoril (temazepam)
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with
therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check
with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Xanax (alprazolam)
amitriptyline
Remeron (mirtazapine)
Restoril (temazepam)
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with
therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check
with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
Duplication Antidepressants
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'antidepressants' category to be taken
concurrently is usually one. Your list includes four medicines belonging to the 'antidepressants' category:
Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
amitriptyline
Remeron (mirtazapine)
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with
therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check
with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
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Duplication Tranquilizers
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'tranquilizers' category to be taken
concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'tranquilizers' category:
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Xanax (alprazolam)
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with
therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check
with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
Duplication Benzodiazepines
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'benzodiazepines' category to be taken
concurrently is usually one. Your list includes three medicines belonging to the 'benzodiazepines'
category:
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Xanax (alprazolam)
Restoril (temazepam)
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with
therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check
with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to
circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
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