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Drug Interactions between Lyrica and sertraline

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Moderate

sertraline pregabalin

Applies to: sertraline and Lyrica (pregabalin)

MONITOR: The efficacy of anticonvulsants may be diminished during coadministration with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRIs). Antidepressants including SSRIs and SNRIs can reduce seizure threshold. In clinical trials, convulsions have typically been reported in 0.1% to 0.3% of patients receiving SSRIs for major depressive disorders. There have been rare reports of prolonged seizures in patients on fluoxetine receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

MONITOR: Coadministration of SSRIs or SNRIs may potentiate the central nervous system (CNS) adverse effects of anticonvulsants such as somnolence and cognitive and psychomotor impairment.

MONITOR: Coadministration of SSRIs or SNRIs with some anticonvulsants, particularly carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine and valproic acid, may increase the risk of hyponatremia. Treatment with SSRIs or SNRIs has been associated with hyponatremia, which may be due to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) in many cases. While generally reversible following discontinuation of SSRI/SNRI treatment, cases with serum sodium lower than 110 mmol/L have been reported. Hyponatremia and SIADH may also result from treatment with some anticonvulsants. The risk appears to be dose-related, and elderly patients and patients who are volume depleted (e.g., diuretic use) may be at greater risk.

MANAGEMENT: SSRIs and SNRIs should be avoided in patients with unstable epilepsy, and used cautiously in patients with epilepsy controlled with anticonvulsant medications. Treatment with SSRIs and SNRIs should be discontinued if seizures develop or seizure frequency increases. Patients receiving SSRIs or SNRIs with anticonvulsants, particularly carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine and/or valproic acid, should also have serum sodium levels measured regularly and monitored for development of hyponatremia, particularly when higher dosages of these medications are used. Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia include nausea, vomiting, headache, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, malaise, lethargy, muscle weakness or spasms, and unsteadiness. In more severe and/or acute cases, hallucination, syncope, seizure, coma, respiratory arrest, and death may occur. Discontinuation of SSRIs and SNRIs should be considered in patients who develop symptomatic hyponatremia, and appropriate medical intervention instituted. All patients receiving concomitant therapy with SSRIs or SNRIs and anticonvulsants should be counseled against driving, operating machinery, or engaging in potentially hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

References

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  2. "Product Information. Zoloft (sertraline)." Roerig Division PROD (2001):
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  6. "Product Information. Luvox (fluvoxamine)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc PROD (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Celexa (citalopram)." Forest Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
  9. "Product Information. Lexapro (escitalopram)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2002):
  10. "Product Information. Cymbalta (duloxetine)." Lilly, Eli and Company (2004):
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  12. "Product Information. Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)." Wyeth Laboratories (2008):
  13. "Product Information. Savella (milnacipran)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2009):
  14. "Product Information. Fetzima (levomilnacipran)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2013):
  15. "Product Information. Aptiom (eslicarbazepine)." Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc (2013):
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

sertraline food

Applies to: sertraline

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of sertraline. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills. In addition, limited clinical data suggest that consumption of grapefruit juice during treatment with sertraline may result in increased plasma concentrations of sertraline. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism by certain compounds present in grapefruit. An in-vitro study demonstrated that grapefruit juice dose-dependently inhibits the conversion of sertraline to its metabolite, desmethylsertraline. In a study with eight Japanese subjects, mean plasma levels of sertraline increased by approximately 100% and maximum plasma concentrations increased by 66% after the ingestion of three 250 mL glasses of grapefruit juice per day for 5 days and administration of a single dose of sertraline 75 mg on the sixth day. In another small study with 5 patients, mean sertraline trough levels increased by 47% after taking sertraline for at least 6 weeks, then taking sertraline with 240 mL grapefruit juice daily for 1 week. The clinical significance is unknown; however, pharmacokinetic alterations associated with interactions involving grapefruit juice are often subject to a high degree of interpatient variability. The possibility of significant interaction in some patients should be considered.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving sertraline should be advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how sertraline affects them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities. Some authorities recommend that consumption of grapefruit juice should be avoided during sertraline therapy.

References

  1. "Product Information. Zoloft (sertraline)." Roerig Division PROD (2001):
  2. Lee AJ, Chan WK, Harralson AF, Buffum J, Bui BCC "The effects of grapefruit juice on sertraline metabolism: An in vitro and in vivo study." Clin Ther 21 (1999): 1890-9
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  4. Ueda N, Yoshimura R, Umene-Nakano W, et al. "Grapefruit juice alters plasma sertraline levels after single ingestion of sertraline in healthy volunteers." World J Biol Psychiatry 10(4 Pt 3) (2009): 832-5
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Moderate

pregabalin food

Applies to: Lyrica (pregabalin)

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

References

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  3. "Product Information. Fycompa (perampanel)." Eisai Inc (2012):
  4. "Product Information. Rexulti (brexpiprazole)." Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals Inc (2015):
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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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