Does Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois Interact with Butalbital Acetaminophen And Caffeine Capsules?
CDI records a moderate classification for Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois and Butalbital Acetaminophen And Caffeine Capsules. The stored summary is: MAO inhibitors may enhance the CNS effects of butalbital. The mechanism involves enhanced cns effects. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Butalbital Acetaminophen And Caffeine Capsules Class
- Barbiturate
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Enhanced CNS effects
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois and your doctor is considering prescribing Butalbital Acetaminophen And Caffeine Capsules (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 whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider