Sertraline has 76 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 8 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 22 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Methylene Blue. Patients taking Sertraline should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 76
- Contraindicated
- 8
- Major
- 22
- Moderate
- 34
- Minor
- 2
Contraindicated (8)
- Sertraline + Isocarboxazid— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Sertraline is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs.
- Sertraline + Linezolid— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Sertraline is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs including l…
- Sertraline + Methylene Blue— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Sertraline is contraindicated in patients taking intravenous methy…
- Sertraline + Phenelzine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Sertraline is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs.
- Sertraline + Phenelzine Sulfate— Serious, sometimes fatal reactions reported when used concomitantly with MAO inhibitors.
- Sertraline + Pimozide— Increased plasma concentrations may increase risk of QTc prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Concomitant use is co…
- Sertraline + Selegiline— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Sertraline is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs.
- Sertraline + Tranylcypromine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Sertraline is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs.
Major (22)
- Sertraline + Acetylsalicylic Acid— Concurrent use may potentiate bleeding risk. Inform patients of increased bleeding risk.
- Sertraline + Amitriptyline Hydrochloride— SSRI inhibits P450 2D6; caution advised in coadministration and when switching between classes.
- Sertraline + Amphetamine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, particularly during initi…
- Sertraline + Buspirone— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, particularly during initi…
- Sertraline + Clomipramine Hydrochloride— SSRI that inhibits P450 2D6 and may increase clomipramine plasma levels, potentially causing toxicity.
- Sertraline + Clopidogrel— Concurrent use may potentiate bleeding risk. Inform patients of increased bleeding risk.
- Sertraline + Desipramine Hydrochloride— SSRI that inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6, potentially increasing desipramine plasma concentrations.
- Sertraline + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate— SSRI concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for signs and symptoms; discontinue if serotonin synd…
- Sertraline + Fentanyl— Concomitant use of fentanyl with sertraline increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor patients for signs and sym…
- Sertraline + Heparin— Concurrent use may potentiate bleeding risk. Inform patients of increased bleeding risk.
- Sertraline + Lithium— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, particularly during initi…
- Sertraline + Methadone— SSRI that inhibits CYP2D6, increasing methadone plasma concentration and risk of overdose.
- Sertraline + Methadone Hydrochloride— SSRI and CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases methadone plasma concentration, resulting in increased opioid effects and risk …
- Sertraline + Mirtazapine— SSRI that increases risk of serotonin syndrome with mirtazapine. Monitor for symptoms during initiation and dose increas…
- Sertraline + Nortriptyline Hydrochloride— SSRI that inhibits P450 2D6. Caution indicated in co-administration with nortriptyline; may require dose adjustment.
- Sertraline + Propafenone— CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia ris…
- Sertraline + Propafenone Hydrochloride— CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially leading to cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia …
- Sertraline + St. John'S Wort— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, particularly during initi…
- Sertraline + Tramadol— Concomitant use of tramadol with sertraline increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor patients for signs and sym…
- Sertraline + Triptans— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, particularly during initi…
- Sertraline + Tryptophan— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, particularly during initi…
- Sertraline + Warfarin— Concurrent use may potentiate bleeding risk. Monitor international normalized ratio carefully.
Moderate (34)
- Sertraline + Amoxapine— Sertraline inhibits P450 2D6; caution is indicated in co-administration with tricyclic antidepressants and in switching …
- Sertraline + Bupropion— CYP2D6 substrate; bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and increases sertraline concentrations; consider dose reduction.
- Sertraline + Bupropion Hcl Er— Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase sertraline concentrations; consider dose reduction of sertraline.
- Sertraline + Bupropion Hcl Er (Xl)— CYP2D6 substrate antidepressant. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6, increasing sertraline exposure. Dose reduction may be necess…
- Sertraline + Bupropion Hydrobromide— CYP2D6 substrate. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase sertraline concentrations. Consider dose reduction of sertr…
- Sertraline + Bupropion Hydrochloride— CYP2D6-metabolized antidepressant. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase sertraline concentrations. Consider dose r…
- Sertraline + Cimetidine— Cimetidine increases sertraline mean AUC by 50%, Cmax by 24%, and half-life by 26%. Clinical significance is unknown but…
- Sertraline + Citalopram— Other SSRIs increase risk of serotonin syndrome when used concomitantly with citalopram. Monitor for serotonin syndrome …
- Sertraline + Citalopram Hydrobromide— Other SSRIs increase risk of serotonin syndrome when used concomitantly with citalopram. Monitor for signs and symptoms …
- Sertraline + Clozapine— CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 inhibitor that can increase clozapine levels and lead to adverse reactions. Close monitoring and dose r…
- Sertraline + Diazepam— Sertraline decreases diazepam clearance by 32% and increases desmethyldiazepam Tmax. Clinical significance is unknown bu…
- Sertraline + Dihydroergotamine Mesylate— Weakness, hyperreflexia, and incoordination may occur rarely with coadministration of selective serotonin reuptake inhib…
- Sertraline + Doxepin Hydrochloride— SSRI that inhibits P450 2D6. Caution is indicated in coadministration with doxepin; may require dose adjustment and plas…
- Sertraline + Fosphenytoin Sodium— May increase phenytoin serum levels; monitoring of phenytoin levels recommended.
- Sertraline + Gilteritinib— Gilteritinib may reduce the effects of sertraline. Avoid concomitant use unless essential for patient care.
- Sertraline + Haloperidol Decanoate— CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases haloperidol plasma concentrations; monitor for increased adverse effects including QTc p…
- Sertraline + Haloperidol Lactate— CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases haloperidol plasma concentrations, raising risk of adverse events including QTc prolonga…
- Sertraline + Imipramine Hydrochloride— SSRI that inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6 to variable extent. Caution indicated in coadministration with imipramine; monito…
- Sertraline + Imipramine Pamoate— SSRI that inhibits P450 2D6, increasing imipramine plasma concentrations. Caution and dose adjustment may be necessary d…
- Sertraline + Ioflupane I-123— Binds to dopamine transporter with high affinity and may interfere with Ioflupane I-123 imaging results.
- Sertraline + Levothyroxine Sodium— Administration in patients stabilized on levothyroxine may result in increased levothyroxine levels. Monitor thyroid fun…
- Sertraline + Levothyroxine Sodium Anhydrous— Administration of sertraline in patients stabilized on levothyroxine may result in increased levothyroxine requirements.
- Sertraline + Metoprolol— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Sertraline + Metoprolol Tartrate— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase metoprolol plasma concentration, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Sertraline + Perphenazine— Sertraline inhibits P450 2D6, increasing perphenazine plasma concentrations. Close monitoring is essential and dose redu…
- Sertraline + Perphenazine And Amitriptyline Hydrochloride— Sertraline inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6; caution is indicated in coadministration with amitriptyline and dose adjustment…
- Sertraline + Phenytoin— May increase phenytoin serum levels; monitoring of phenytoin levels recommended.
- Sertraline + Phenytoin Sodium— May increase phenytoin serum levels; monitoring of phenytoin levels recommended.
- Sertraline + Stiripentol— Stiripentol is an inhibitor and inducer of CYP2B6; consider dose adjustment of sertraline when administered concomitantl…
- Sertraline + Triazolam— In vitro data suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended during coadministration.
- Sertraline + Trimipramine— Sertraline inhibits P450 2D6, potentially increasing trimipramine concentrations. Caution is indicated in co-administrat…
- Sertraline + Trimipramine Maleate— Sertraline inhibits P450 2D6, potentially increasing trimipramine maleate concentrations. Caution is indicated in co-adm…
- Sertraline + Zolpidem Tartrate— Increases exposure to zolpidem.
- Sertraline + Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual— Increases exposure to zolpidem and may increase the pharmacodynamic effect of zolpidem.
Minor (2)
- Sertraline + Alprazolam— In vitro studies suggest possible CYP3A inhibition, but in vivo study with steady state sertraline 50-150 mg/day did not…
- Sertraline + Clonazepam— Weak CYP3A4 inducer that does not affect clonazepam pharmacokinetics.