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Can you take Armodafinil with Ketamine?

1 drug interaction and 13 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

ketamine armodafinil

Applies to: ketamine and armodafinil

Both ketamine and armodafinil can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects.

Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications.

Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects.

It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Major food/lifestyle interactions

Major:

ketamine Alcohol (Ethanol)

Applies to: ketamine

Using ketamine together with ethanol (alcohol) may increase side effects such as:

  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • confusion
  • difficulty concentrating
  • excessive sedation
  • respiratory depression

Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.

You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with ketamine. Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, operating hazardous machinery, or engaging in potentially hazardous activities until you know how the medications affect you.

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

ketamine Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: ketamine

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of ketamine such as:

  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • difficulty concentrating

Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment.

You should not drink alcohol during treatment with ketamine.

If you have received ketamine for anesthesia, you should avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery for at least 24 hours and until you know how the medication affects you.

If you are taking ketamine orally, you should also avoid the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice, which can significantly increase blood levels and side effects of the medication.

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Minor food/lifestyle interactions

Minor:

armodafinil Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: armodafinil

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Disease interactions

10 potential interactions Applies to: 7 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Depression, Psychosis, Liver Disease, and Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Alcoholism

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Patients with excessive sleepiness, including those taking armodafinil, should be frequently reassessed for their degree of sleepiness and, if appropriate, advised to avoid driving or any other potentially dangerous activity. Patients should refrain from drinking alcohol while taking armodafinil as any drug affecting the central nervous system (CNS) may alter judgment, thinking or motor skills.

Moderate:

ketamine

Ketamine has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Ketamine should be used with caution in the chronic alcoholic and the acutely alcohol-intoxicated patient.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Armodafinil may cause ECG changes, chest pain, or arrhythmia. Armodafinil should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular complications. Armodafinil should not be used in patients with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or in patients with mitral valve prolapse who have experienced the mitral valve prolapse syndrome when previously receiving CNS stimulants. It is recommended to monitor heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with armodafinil. Caution should be exercised when prescribing armodafinil to patients with known cardiovascular disease.

Depression

Major:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a major potential interaction with Depression.

The use of CNS stimulants can cause psychotic symptoms, suicidal ideation, and aggression, and can exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder; CNS stimulants may induce a manic or mixed episode in patients with bipolar disorder. Psychiatric symptoms have been reported in patients with and without history of psychiatric disorders. All patients (particularly those with psychotic or bipolar disorders) should be monitored closely, especially during treatment initiation and at times of dose changes. Extreme caution should be exercised when CNS stimulants are given to patients with a history of psychosis, depression, mania, or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating therapy, all patients should be screened for risk factors for developing a manic episode (e.g., comorbid or history of depressive symptoms or family history of suicide, bipolar disease, or depression). If any psychiatric symptoms emerge or are exacerbated, treatment suspension should be considered. Some CNS stimulants are contraindicated in patients with marked agitation or anxiety.

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Armodafinil may cause adverse psychiatric reactions. Caution should be exercised when using this agent in patients with a history of psychosis, depression, or mania. If psychiatric symptoms develop in association with armodafinil administration, consider discontinuing armodafinil. Close monitoring of psychiatric symptoms is recommended.

High Blood Pressure

Major:

ketamine

Ketamine has a major potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

The use of ketamine is contraindicated in patients whom a significant elevation of blood pressure would constitute a serious hazard. It is recommended to monitor cardiac function continually during a procedure in patients with hypertension or cardiac decompensation.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

In a study to determine the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of armodafinil in patients with cirrhosis, the oral clearance of armodafinil was decreased by about 60%, and the steady state concentration was doubled compared to healthy patients. The dosage of armodafinil should be reduced in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Close monitoring is recommended.

Psychosis

Major:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a major potential interaction with Psychosis.

The use of CNS stimulants can cause psychotic symptoms, suicidal ideation, and aggression, and can exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder; CNS stimulants may induce a manic or mixed episode in patients with bipolar disorder. Psychiatric symptoms have been reported in patients with and without history of psychiatric disorders. All patients (particularly those with psychotic or bipolar disorders) should be monitored closely, especially during treatment initiation and at times of dose changes. Extreme caution should be exercised when CNS stimulants are given to patients with a history of psychosis, depression, mania, or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating therapy, all patients should be screened for risk factors for developing a manic episode (e.g., comorbid or history of depressive symptoms or family history of suicide, bipolar disease, or depression). If any psychiatric symptoms emerge or are exacerbated, treatment suspension should be considered. Some CNS stimulants are contraindicated in patients with marked agitation or anxiety.

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Armodafinil may cause adverse psychiatric reactions. Caution should be exercised when using this agent in patients with a history of psychosis, depression, or mania. If psychiatric symptoms develop in association with armodafinil administration, consider discontinuing armodafinil. Close monitoring of psychiatric symptoms is recommended.

Valvular Heart Disease

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Valvular Heart Disease.

Armodafinil may cause ECG changes, chest pain, or arrhythmia. Armodafinil should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular complications. Armodafinil should not be used in patients with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or in patients with mitral valve prolapse who have experienced the mitral valve prolapse syndrome when previously receiving CNS stimulants. It is recommended to monitor heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with armodafinil. Caution should be exercised when prescribing armodafinil to patients with known cardiovascular disease.

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armodafinil

A total of 527 drugs are known to interact with armodafinil.

ketamine

A total of 431 drugs are known to interact with ketamine.

Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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