Can you take Paroxetine with Quinora?
1 drug interaction and 35 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- paroxetine
- Quinora (quinidine)
Drug interactions
Minor drug interactions
Minor:
quiNIDine PARoxetine
Applies to: Quinora (quinidine) and paroxetine
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
quiNIDine Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: Quinora (quinidine)
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with quiNIDine unless specifically directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with quiNIDine and increase the levels of quiNIDine in your body. If you are already consuming grapefruit products, do not increase or decrease the amount of these products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Moderate:
PARoxetine Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: paroxetine
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of PARoxetine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with PARoxetine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of PARoxetine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Disease interactions
33 potential interactions Applies to: 29 conditions, including Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Heart Failure, Osteoporosis, and Seizures.
Anorexia/Feeding Problems
Minor:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a minor potential interaction with Anorexia/Feeding Problems.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may occasionally cause significant weight loss, which may be undesirable in patients suffering from anorexia, malnutrition or excessive weight loss. Anorexia may occur in approximately 5% to 10% of patients. Weight change should be monitored during therapy if an SSRI is used in these patients.
Bipolar Disorder
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Bipolar Disorder.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), like other antidepressants, may occasionally cause or activate mania or hypomania. The reported incidence ranged from 0.1% to 2% in premarketing testing of several SSRIs. Patients with bipolar disorder are generally more likely to experience mania from antidepressants. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of mania or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating treatment, it is recommended to adequately screen patients for bipolar disorder, including a family history of suicide, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Bleeding Disorder
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has been associated with altered platelet function. Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis, increased bleeding times, epistaxis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage have been reported. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with severe active bleeding or a hemorrhagic diathesis.
Coagulation Defects and Disorders
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Coagulation Defects and Disorders.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has been associated with altered platelet function. Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis, increased bleeding times, epistaxis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage have been reported. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with severe active bleeding or a hemorrhagic diathesis.
Dehydration
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has rarely been associated with hyponatremia, sometimes secondary to development of the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). These events have generally been reversible following discontinuation of SSRI therapy and/or medical intervention. SSRI-related hyponatremia may be more common in elderly female patients and those who are volume-depleted or receiving concomitant diuretic therapy. Caution may be warranted when SSRI therapy is administered in these patients and patients with preexisting hyponatremia or SIADH. Serum electrolytes, especially sodium as well as BUN and plasma creatinine, should be monitored regularly.
Depression
Major:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a major potential interaction with Depression.
Adult and pediatric patients with depression and other psychiatric disorders may experience worsening of their symptoms and may have the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behavior. Patients should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for worsening of their symptoms, suicidality or changes in their behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment, and at times of dose changes. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the treating physician. Discontinuing the medication should be considered if symptoms are persistently worse, or abrupt in onset. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), like other antidepressants, may occasionally cause or activate mania or hypomania. The reported incidence ranged from 0.1% to 2% in premarketing testing of several SSRIs. Patients with bipolar disorder are generally more likely to experience mania from antidepressants. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of mania or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating treatment, it is recommended to adequately screen patients for bipolar disorder, including a family history of suicide, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Failure to Thrive
Minor:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a minor potential interaction with Failure to Thrive.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may occasionally cause significant weight loss, which may be undesirable in patients suffering from anorexia, malnutrition or excessive weight loss. Anorexia may occur in approximately 5% to 10% of patients. Weight change should be monitored during therapy if an SSRI is used in these patients.
Glaucoma, Narrow Angle
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Glaucoma, Narrow Angle.
Some SSRI antidepressants such as fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline may have an effect on pupil size causing dilation. This effect can potentially narrow the eye angle resulting in increased intraocular pressure and angle closure glaucoma, especially in predisposed patients. These drugs should be used with caution in patients with angle-closure glaucoma or history of glaucoma.
Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension
Major:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a major potential interaction with Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension.
The use of quinidine is contraindicated in patients with preexisting conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by anticholinergic activity, such as myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and urinary retention or obstruction.
Heart Block
Major:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a major potential interaction with Heart Block.
The use of quinidine is contraindicated for use in patients without a functioning artificial pacemaker whose cardiac rhythm is dependent upon a junctional or idioventricular pacemaker, including patients with complete AV block. Therapy with quinidine should be administered with caution in patients with severe sinus-node dysfunction such as sick sinus syndrome, bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome, or second- or third-degree heart block.
Heart Failure
Major:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.
Antiarrhythmic agents can induce severe hypotension (particularly with IV administration) or induce or worsen congestive heart failure (CHF). Patients with primary cardiomyopathy or inadequately compensated CHF are at increased risk. Antiarrhythmic agents should be administered cautiously and dosage and/or frequency of administration modified in patients with hypotension or adequately compensated CHF. Alternative therapy should be considered unless these conditions are secondary to cardiac arrhythmia.
Hyperkalemia
Moderate:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperkalemia.
Electrolyte imbalance can alter the therapeutic effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia can reduce the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. In some cases, these disorders can exaggerate the degree of QTc prolongation and increase the potential for torsade de pointes. Hyperkalemia can potentiate the toxic effects of antiarrhythmic agents. Electrolyte imbalance should be corrected prior to initiating antiarrhythmic therapy. Clinical monitoring of cardiac function and electrolyte concentrations is recommended.
Hypokalemia
Moderate:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a moderate potential interaction with Hypokalemia.
Electrolyte imbalance can alter the therapeutic effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia can reduce the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. In some cases, these disorders can exaggerate the degree of QTc prolongation and increase the potential for torsade de pointes. Hyperkalemia can potentiate the toxic effects of antiarrhythmic agents. Electrolyte imbalance should be corrected prior to initiating antiarrhythmic therapy. Clinical monitoring of cardiac function and electrolyte concentrations is recommended.
Hyponatremia
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Hyponatremia.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has rarely been associated with hyponatremia, sometimes secondary to development of the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). These events have generally been reversible following discontinuation of SSRI therapy and/or medical intervention. SSRI-related hyponatremia may be more common in elderly female patients and those who are volume-depleted or receiving concomitant diuretic therapy. Caution may be warranted when SSRI therapy is administered in these patients and patients with preexisting hyponatremia or SIADH. Serum electrolytes, especially sodium as well as BUN and plasma creatinine, should be monitored regularly.
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Hyponatremia.
Treatment with SSRI antidepressants can cause hyponatremia. Caution should be used when treating patients with hyponatremia or at greater risk of hyponatremia such as the elderly, patients taking diuretics or who are volume depleted.
Hypotension
Major:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a major potential interaction with Hypotension.
Antiarrhythmic agents can induce severe hypotension (particularly with IV administration) or induce or worsen congestive heart failure (CHF). Patients with primary cardiomyopathy or inadequately compensated CHF are at increased risk. Antiarrhythmic agents should be administered cautiously and dosage and/or frequency of administration modified in patients with hypotension or adequately compensated CHF. Alternative therapy should be considered unless these conditions are secondary to cardiac arrhythmia.
Liver Disease
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are primarily metabolized by the liver. The plasma concentrations of SSRIs and their metabolites may be increased and the half-lives prolonged in patients with impaired hepatic function. Dosage adjustments may be necessary in accordance with the individual product package labeling.
Moderate:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Quinidine is primarily metabolized by the liver to active and inactive forms. Hepatic dysfunction causes a slowed metabolism and elimination of the drug which can lead to quinidine toxicity if dosage is not appropriately reduced. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function is recommended.
Magnesium Imbalance
Moderate:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a moderate potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.
Electrolyte imbalance can alter the therapeutic effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia can reduce the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. In some cases, these disorders can exaggerate the degree of QTc prolongation and increase the potential for torsade de pointes. Hyperkalemia can potentiate the toxic effects of antiarrhythmic agents. Electrolyte imbalance should be corrected prior to initiating antiarrhythmic therapy. Clinical monitoring of cardiac function and electrolyte concentrations is recommended.
Malnourishment
Minor:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a minor potential interaction with Malnourishment.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may occasionally cause significant weight loss, which may be undesirable in patients suffering from anorexia, malnutrition or excessive weight loss. Anorexia may occur in approximately 5% to 10% of patients. Weight change should be monitored during therapy if an SSRI is used in these patients.
Mania
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Mania.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), like other antidepressants, may occasionally cause or activate mania or hypomania. The reported incidence ranged from 0.1% to 2% in premarketing testing of several SSRIs. Patients with bipolar disorder are generally more likely to experience mania from antidepressants. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of mania or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating treatment, it is recommended to adequately screen patients for bipolar disorder, including a family history of suicide, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Myasthenia Gravis
Major:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a major potential interaction with Myasthenia Gravis.
The use of quinidine is contraindicated in patients with preexisting conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by anticholinergic activity, such as myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and urinary retention or obstruction.
Osteoporosis
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Osteoporosis.
Some epidemiological studies have reported association between antidepressant treatment and bone fractures. The extent of this risk is unknown. Treatment with paroxetine should be administered with caution in patients with decreased bone mineral density that present unexplained bone pain, tenderness, swelling or bruising.
Psychosis
Major:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a major potential interaction with Psychosis.
Adult and pediatric patients with depression and other psychiatric disorders may experience worsening of their symptoms and may have the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behavior. Patients should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for worsening of their symptoms, suicidality or changes in their behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment, and at times of dose changes. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the treating physician. Discontinuing the medication should be considered if symptoms are persistently worse, or abrupt in onset. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Paroxetine may accumulate in renal dysfunction. The mean plasma concentration of paroxetine in patients with creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min has been shown to be approximately four times greater than that in normal patients. Therapy with paroxetine should be administered cautiously in patients with renal impairment. A reduction in the daily dosage is recommended if renal function is severely impaired.
Moderate:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Renal dysfunction causes a slowed elimination of quinidine which can lead to quinidine toxicity if dosage is not appropriately reduced. Therapy with quinidine should be administered cautiously and dosages reduced in patients with compromised renal function. Quinidine is not appreciably removed by hemodialysis.
Seizures
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may trigger seizures in approximately 0.2% of patients, and some of them are not recommended in patients with unstable epilepsy. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with seizure disorders.
SIADH
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with SIADH.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has rarely been associated with hyponatremia, sometimes secondary to development of the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). These events have generally been reversible following discontinuation of SSRI therapy and/or medical intervention. SSRI-related hyponatremia may be more common in elderly female patients and those who are volume-depleted or receiving concomitant diuretic therapy. Caution may be warranted when SSRI therapy is administered in these patients and patients with preexisting hyponatremia or SIADH. Serum electrolytes, especially sodium as well as BUN and plasma creatinine, should be monitored regularly.
Thrombocytopathy
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombocytopathy.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has been associated with altered platelet function. Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis, increased bleeding times, epistaxis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage have been reported. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with severe active bleeding or a hemorrhagic diathesis.
Thrombocytopenia
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombocytopenia.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has been associated with altered platelet function. Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis, increased bleeding times, epistaxis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage have been reported. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with severe active bleeding or a hemorrhagic diathesis.
Urinary Retention
Major:
Quinora
The quiNIDine in Quinora has a major potential interaction with Urinary Retention.
The use of quinidine is contraindicated in patients with preexisting conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by anticholinergic activity, such as myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and urinary retention or obstruction.
Vitamin K Deficiency
Moderate:
paroxetine
PARoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Vitamin K Deficiency.
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has been associated with altered platelet function. Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis, increased bleeding times, epistaxis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage have been reported. Therapy with SSRIs should be administered cautiously in patients with severe active bleeding or a hemorrhagic diathesis.
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paroxetine
A total of 529 drugs are known to interact with paroxetine.
- Paroxetine is in the drug class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
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Paroxetine is used to treat the following conditions:
- Anxiety
- Anxiety and Stress
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (off-label)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (off-label)
- Depression
- Dysautonomia (off-label)
- Excoriation Disorder (off-label)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Hot Flashes
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder (off-label)
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (off-label)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Postmenopausal Symptoms
- Postpartum Depression
- Premature Ejaculation
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Somatoform Pain Disorder (off-label)
- Trichotillomania (off-label)
- Vulvodynia (off-label)
Quinora
A total of 669 drugs are known to interact with Quinora.
- Quinora is in the drug class group I antiarrhythmics.
- Quinora is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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