Does Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois Interact with Rizatriptan?
Contraindicated interaction. Rizatriptan is contraindicated in patients taking MAO-A inhibitors due to increased systemic exposure of rizatriptan and metabolite.
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- Interaction classification
- Contraindicated
- Management
- Confirm exact products with your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
How this interaction works
Increased systemic exposure via inhibited metabolism
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois and your doctor is considering prescribing Rizatriptan (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