Drug Interactions With Almotriptan

Taking almotriptan along with certain other medications -- such as other triptans, MAOIs, and some antidepressants -- can potentially cause problems. Some of these drug interactions with almotriptan can increase your risk of dangerous side effects or cause a group of symptoms called serotonin syndrome (which can include hallucinations, difficulty walking, and muscle spasms). There may be other almotriptan drug interactions that you should discuss with your healthcare provider prior to taking the medication.

 

An Overview of Drug Interactions With Almotriptan

Almotriptan maleate (Axert®) can potentially interact with many other medicines. Some of the medicines that may lead to almotriptan interactions include:
 

 

 

  • Ergot medications, such as:

 

    • Bromocriptine (Parlodel®)
    • Dihydroergotamine (Migranal®)
    • Ergotamine (Bellamine S®, Cafergot®, Ergomar®)
    • Pergolide (Permax®)

 

  • Erythromycin (Ery-Tab®)
     
  • Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
     
  • Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
     
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), including:

 

 

 

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;