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Drug Interactions between amitriptyline and zuranolone

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Moderate

amitriptyline zuranolone

Applies to: amitriptyline and zuranolone

Zuranolone may cause sedation, dizziness, confusion, and trouble walking. The risk and/or severity may be increased when combined with other antidepressants or other medications that can also cause sedation. Let your doctor know prior to receiving zuranolone if you are currently using alcohol or receiving treatment with amitriptyline, as you may be more likely to experience sedation-related side effects. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Do not drive, operate machinery, or engage in potentially hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination until at least 12 hours after taking zuranolone. 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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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

zuranolone food

Applies to: zuranolone

Zuranolone must be taken with fat-containing food to ensure adequate absorption of the mediation. It is also best to avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol, as it can increase drowsiness or other nervous system side effects of zuranolone. You should also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until at least 12 hours after taking zuranolone. 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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Moderate

amitriptyline food

Applies to: amitriptyline

Ask your doctor before using amitriptyline together with ethanol (alcohol), this can alter the effects of amitriptyline and cause increased side effects. Call the doctor if you experience uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, sweating, muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, and seizures. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages, to avoid alcohol, and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. 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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Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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