Drug Interactions

Drug interactions between Effexor and haloperidol

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Effexor (venlafaxine)
haloperidol

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haloperidol ⇔ venlafaxine

Applies to: haloperidol and Effexor (venlafaxine)

Venlafaxine may increase haloperidol serum concentrations by decreasing its clearance. In healthy subjects, venlafaxine reduced the clearance of single oral 2 mg doses of haloperidol by 42%, resulting in an 88% increased in Cmax and 70% increase in AUC; however, the elimination half-life was unchanged. The mechanism and clinical significance are unknown. Dosage adjustments may be required if an interaction is suspected.

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