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Does Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois Interact with Buspirone Hydrochloride?

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois and Buspirone Hydrochloride have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and/or elevated blood pressure. Contraindicated within 14 days of stopping either drug. The mechanism involves serotonin syndrome risk. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Severity
Contraindicated
Management
Do not take together
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

How This Interaction Works

The interaction between Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois and Buspirone Hydrochloride occurs because serotonin syndrome risk. Clinically, this means increased risk of serotonin syndrome and/or elevated blood pressure. contraindicated within 14 days of stopping either drug. Because of the severity of this interaction, these medications are contraindicated — meaning they should not be taken together under any circumstances. If you are currently taking both, contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss alternatives.

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois and your doctor is considering prescribing Buspirone Hydrochloride (or vice versa), make sure to:

  • Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
  • Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
  • Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
  • Ask about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
  • Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
  • Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider
💊 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois+💊 Buspirone Hydrochloride(Buspirone Hydrochloride)

Severity & Interaction Details

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contraindicated
Avoid this combination
FDA labeling lists this pair as contraindicated. The risk outweighs the benefit in nearly all cases.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
—
Drug B class
—
Source
NLP:buspirone hydrochloride

What this means in plain English

Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and/or elevated blood pressure. Contraindicated within 14 days of stopping either drug.

What the FDA label says

"Serotonin syndrome risk"

📖 Source: NLP:buspirone hydrochloride

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Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.