Relpax Drug Interactions (Cont.)

Relpax Interactions Explained

 
Certain Antibiotics or Antifungals
Relpax should not be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of taking certain antibiotics or antifungals. These medications can greatly increase the level of Relpax in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
 
Certain Antidepressants
Taking Relpax with certain depression medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), can cause a group of symptoms called serotonin syndrome. These symptoms include:
 
  • Confusion
  • Hallucinations
  • A fast heartbeat
  • Feeling faint
  • Fever
  • Sweating
  • Muscle spasms
  • Difficulty walking
  • Diarrhea.
 
Talk to your healthcare provider before taking these medications together. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, as serotonin syndrome can be very dangerous.
 
Conivaptan (Vaprisol)
Relpax should not be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of taking conivaptan. This medication can greatly increase the level of Relpax in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
 
Delavirdine (Rescriptor)
Relpax should not be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of taking delavirdine. This medication can greatly increase the level of Relpax in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
 
Diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren)
Relpax should not be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of taking diclofenac. This medication can greatly increase the level of Relpax in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
 
Ergot Medications
Taking Relpax with an ergot medication can increase your risk of dangerous side effects. Do not take Relpax and an ergot medication within 24 hours of each other.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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