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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
And other medicationsBelow is a list of medications that can interact with Strattera. This list does not contain all drugs that may interact with Strattera.Before taking Strattera, talk with your doctor and pharmacist. Tell them about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take. Also tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you use. Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions.MAOIs. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of drugs traditionally used to treat depression, but are also used for certain other conditions. Taking Strattera with an MAOI can cause serious side effects that may, in rare cases, be fatal. Possible side effects can include an extremely high body temperature and stiff muscles. Other side effects may include sudden jerking of muscles and changes in mental status, such as extreme agitation.Due to this risk, doctors typically will not prescribe Strattera with an MAOI. Doctors also won’t usually prescribe Strattera if you’ve taken an MAOI in the past 14 days.Examples of MAOIs include:tranylcypromine (Parnate)selegiline (Emsam, Zelapar)phenelzine (Nardil)linezolid (Zyvox)isocarboxazid (Marplan)CYP2D6 inhibitors. Drugs called CYP2D6 inhibitors slow or block the action of an enzyme in the liver called CYP2D6. Taking Strattera with a CYP2D6 inhibitor could increase the risk and severity of Strattera’s side effects. (To learn more, see the “Strattera side effects” section above.)Examples of CYP2D6 inhibitors include:paroxetine (Paxil)fluoxetine (Prozac)quinidineDrugs known to affect blood pressure or heart rate. Taking Strattera with a drug known to affect blood pressure or heart rate could lower the effectiveness of the drug. Strattera could also worsen the side effects of the drug.Examples of medications known to affect blood pressure or heart rate include:angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as lisinopril (Zestril)angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), such as valsartan (Diovan)beta-blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin)calcium channel blockersalbuterolstimulant drugs, such as AdderallIf you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Strattera and herbs and supplementsThere aren’t any herbs or supplements that have been specifically reported to interact with Strattera. However, you should still check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any of these products while taking Strattera.Strattera and foods to avoidThere aren’t any foods that have been specifically reported to interact with Strattera. If you have any questions about eating certain foods with Strattera, talk with your doctor.Strattera doesn’t cause drug dependence. (Drug dependence occurs when your body needs a drug to function like usual.)In addition, stopping Strattera treatment
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