Does Trimipramine Interact with Atropine?
CDI records a moderate classification for Trimipramine and Atropine. The stored summary is: Atropine-like anticholinergic effects may be more pronounced when used with trimipramine; particular care should be exercised. The mechanism involves potentiation of anticholinergic 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
- Atropine Class
- Anticholinergic
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Potentiation of anticholinergic effects
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Trimipramine and your doctor is considering prescribing Atropine (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