Does Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois Interact with Diethylpropion Hydrochloride?
CDI records a contraindicated classification for Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois and Diethylpropion Hydrochloride. The stored summary is: Hypertension may result when diethylpropion is used with MAO inhibitors due to monoamine interaction. The mechanism involves diethylpropion is a monoamine; additive monoamine effects with mao inhibitors. 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
- Contraindicated
- Management
- Do not take together
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Diethylpropion is a monoamine; additive monoamine effects with MAO inhibitors
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois and your doctor is considering prescribing Diethylpropion 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