Meridia Drug Interactions
Meridia Drug Interactions – An Introduction
Meridia® (sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate) could possibly interact with some of the other medications. Some of the medications that could result in Meridia interactions include:
* Certain antifungal medications or antibiotics
* Certain medications for pain, such as:
o Meperidine (Demerol®)
o Fentanyl (Actiq®, Duragesic®, Fentora™, Sublimaze®)
o Tramadol (Ultram®, Ultracet®)
o Pentazocine (Talwin®)
* Medications for cough, cold, or allergies
* Ergot medications, such as:
o Dihydroergotamine (Migranal®)
o Bromocriptine (Parlodel®)
o Ergonovine
o Ergotamine (Bellamine S, Cafergot®, Ergomar®)
o Pergolide (Permax®)
o Methylergonovine (Methergine®)
* Lithium (Lithobid®, Eskalith®)
* Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs),which includes:
o Phenelzine (Nardil®)
o Isocarboxazid (Marplan®)
o Rasagiline (Azilect®)
o Tranylcypromine (Parnate®)
o Selegiline (Eldepryl®, Emsam®, Zelapar®)
* Medications for Weight Loss
* SSRI or SNRI medications, such as:
o Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq®)
o Citalopram (Celexa®)
o Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
o Fluoxetine (Prozac®, Sarafem®, Selfemra™)
o Escitaloprram (Lexapro®)
o Fluvoxamine (Luvox®, Luvrox CR®)
o Paroxetine (Paxil®, Paxil CR®, Pexeva®)
o Milnacipran (Savella™)
o Venlafaxine (Effexor®, Effexor XR®)
o Sertraline (Zoloft®)
* St. John’s wort
* Tricyclic anti-depressants, such as:
o Amoxapine (Asenrdin®)
o Amitriptyline (Elavil®)
o Clomipramine (Anafranil®)
o Doxepin (Sinequan®)
o Desipramine (Norpramin®)
o Imipramine (Tofranil®)
o Nortriptyline (Pamelor®)
o Maprotiline (Ludiomil®)
o Trimipramine (Surmontil®)
o Protriptyline (Vivactil®)
* Triptans, such as:
o Eletriptan (Relpax®)
o Almotriptan (Axert®)
o Frovatriptan (Frova®)
o Rizatriptan (Marxalt®)
o Naratriptan (Amerge®)
o Zolmitriptan (Zomig®)
o Sumatriptan (sumatriptan/naproxen sodium (Treximet™ or Imitrex®))
* Tryptophan.
Explanations to Meridia Interactions
This part of the article explains following sections describe in detail the possible negative interactions that could result in case Meridia is used in combination with any of the above listed drugs.
Certain Antifungal medications or Antibiotics
Many antifungal medications and antibiotics may increase the Meridia levels in your blood thereby increasing the risk of resulting in Meridia side effects. Confirm you’re your doctor before using Meridia in combination with an antifungal medication or an antibiotic.
Certain Medications for Pain
Taking Meridia with a combination of certain medications for pain could result in a group of symptoms known as the serotonin syndrome. Some of these symptoms are confusion, a fast heartbeat, hallucinations, giddiness, sweating, fever, muscle spasms, diarrhea and difficulty in walking. Inform your doctor before having a combination of these drugs. Also, seek medical attention immediately if you suffer from any of the mentioned as serotonin syndrome could be dangerous.
Medications for Cough, Cold, or Allergies
Seek advice from your doctor if it is alright to combine Meridia with medications for cough, cold, or allergies, which includes non-prescription medications. A lot of these medications have ingredients that could result in harmful interactions with Meridia.
Ergot Medications
A group of symptoms known as serotonin syndrome could occur when taking Meridia along with ergot medications. Consult with your doctor before using a combination of these medicines. Seek medical attention immediately if you suffer from any of the above mentioned symptoms of serotonin syndrome which could be very dangerous.
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Taking Meridia along with lithium could lead to a group of symptoms known as serotonin syndrome. Check with with your doctor before using these medicines together. Seek immediate medical attention in case you suffer from any of the above mentioned symptoms of serotonin syndrome which could be very dangerous.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Consuming Meridia along with MAOIs could result in grave side effects. You should on no account take Meridia and an MAOI simultaneously, and should not take any of the medication within 14 days of having the other medication.
Medications for Weight Loss
Verify with your doctor prior to taking Meridia along with other medications for weight loss. Meridia must not be used with other weight loss drugs that also have an effect on certain brain chemicals.
SSRI or SNRI Medications
Using Meridia along with SNRIs or SSRIs could lead to a group of symptoms known as serotonin syndrome. Confirm with your doctor prior to taking these medications simultaneously. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
St. John’s Wort
A combination of Meridia and St. John’s wort can result in a group of symptoms known as serotonin syndrome. Verify with your doctor prior to taking these medications at the same time. Reach your doctor as soon as you experience any of the above mentioned serotonin syndrome symptoms.
Tricyclic Anti-depressants
Using Meridia along with tricyclic anti-depressants may increase tricyclic anti-depressant levels in your blood. Your doctor might be required to decrease the dosage of your tricyclic anti-depressant.
Triptans
Taking Meridia in combination with a triptan migraine drug could lead to a group of symptoms known as serotonin syndrome. Verify with your doctor before taking these medications simultaneously. Seek immediate medical attention in case you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
Tryptophan
Taking Meridia with tryptophan can cause a group of symptoms called serotonin syndrome. Confirm with your doctor prior to simultaneously taking these medications. Immediately seek medical attention in case you suffer from any of the above listed serotonin syndrome symptoms.
Meridia Drug Interactions – Summing Up
It is not possible to discuss all Meridia drug interactions in this article. Hence, you should discuss with your doctor or pharmacist to know more about the likely Meridia drug interactions that could specifically apply to you.
