Strattera Interactions Explained
Albuterol Tablets (Proventil, VoSpire)
Taking
Strattera with
albuterol tablets can increase your risk of side effects, particularly increased
blood pressure and heart rate. If you are taking Strattera along with
albuterol tablets, your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these medications. This interaction does not apply to inhaled albuterol.
Chlorpromazine
Taking Strattera with
chlorpromazine can increase the amount of Strattera in your blood, possibly leading to increased side effects. If you are taking these drugs together, you may begin treatment at the usual Strattera starting dose. However, your healthcare provider should increase your dose only if necessary and only if you are not experiencing bothersome side effects.
Delavirdine (Rescriptor)
Taking Strattera with
delavirdine can increase the amount of Strattera in your blood, possibly leading to increased side effects. If you are taking these drugs together, you may begin treatment at the usual Strattera starting dose. However, your healthcare provider should increase your dose only if necessary and only if you are not experiencing bothersome side effects.
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax)
Taking Strattera with
fluoxetine can increase the amount of Strattera in your blood, possibly leading to increased side effects. If you are taking these drugs together, you may begin treatment at the usual Strattera starting dose. However, your healthcare provider should increase your dose only if necessary and only if you are not experiencing bothersome side effects.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Taking Strattera with MAOIs can cause serious, life-threatening side effects, such as very
high blood pressure. Do not take Strattera if you have taken an MAOI within the past two weeks, and do not take an MAOI if you have taken Strattera within the past two weeks.
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