Does Other 5 Ht1 Agonists Interact with Rizatriptan?
Contraindicated interaction. Co-administration within 24 hours is contraindicated due to additive vasospastic effects.
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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
Additive vasospastic effects
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Other 5 Ht1 Agonists 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