Does Buspirone Interact With Nortriptyline?
Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs and SSRIs, including nortriptyline hydrochloride, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St.
Severity: Minor
Severity basis: warnings section. Combining Buspirone (Azapirone anxiolytic) and Nortriptyline (Tricyclic antidepressant) is classified as a minor interaction.
What to Do
This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.
From the FDA Label
Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs and SSRIs, including nortriptyline hydrochloride, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St.
Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 017f7717-e160-4142-9a5a-1a2bd9776707).
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Other Buspirone Interactions
- Buspirone + Fluoxetine(moderate)
- Buspirone + Itraconazole(moderate)
- Buspirone + Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine(minor)
- Buspirone + Citalopram(minor)
- Buspirone + Desvenlafaxine(minor)
- Buspirone + Diltiazem(minor)
- Buspirone + Duloxetine(minor)
- Buspirone + Escitalopram(minor)
- Buspirone + Lisdexamfetamine(minor)
- Buspirone + Lithium(minor)
- Buspirone + Mirtazapine(minor)
- Buspirone + Paroxetine(minor)
- Buspirone + Sertraline(minor)
- Buspirone + Trazodone(minor)
- Buspirone + Venlafaxine(minor)