The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine
There are 197 drugs known to interact with Concerta (methylphenidate), along with 14 disease interactions, and 4 alcohol/food interactions
For others, sexual side effects continue to be a problem
Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
These classifications are only a guideline
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Opioids, sedatives, and alcohol can make hydroxyzine side effects more intense
Evidence: Study
Moderate Bupropion disease interactions
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
You may be more likely to experience side effects, including a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan
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See 'Serotonin syndrome' and 'Monoamine-oxidase inhibitor' under Antidepressant drugs in BNF for more information and for specific advice on avoiding monoamine-oxidase inhibitors during and after administration of other serotonergic drugs
Mirtazapine Find out how mirtazapine treats depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, and how to take it
Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate can result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems
Mirtazapine has effects on both serotonin and norepinephrine, but is not a genuine reuptake inhibitor
A recent brain imaging study showed that modafinil These classifications are only a guideline
Moderate These classifications are only a guideline
Moderate The most common side effects with methylphenidate are: nervousness, agitation, anxiety, and
See 'Serotonin syndrome' and 'Monoamine-oxidase inhibitor' under Antidepressant drugs in BNF for more information and for specific advice on avoiding monoamine-oxidase inhibitors during and after administration of other serotonergic drugs
Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
1 This finding extends to medications used in the treatment of substance use disorders and pharmacotherapies utilized for treatment of medical or mental illnesses, as well as for abused substances—including alcohol, licit, and illicit substances
For example, if you have a condition like high blood pressure
Rapid response to methylphenidate as an add-on therapy to mirtazapine in the treatment of major depressive disorder in terminally ill cancer patients: a four-week, randomized
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Severity: Moderate Evidence: Study Amitriptyline