Amitriptyline/perphenazine dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more (2023)

  • adagrasib

    adagrasib, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.adagrasib, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

  • albuterol

    amitriptyline, albuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • aminolevulinic acid oral

    aminolevulinic acid oral, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.

  • aminolevulinic acid topical

    perphenazine increases toxicity of aminolevulinic acid topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of photosensitizing drugs may enhance the phototoxic reaction to photodynamic therapy with aminolevulinic acid.

  • amiodarone

    amitriptyline and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • amisulpride

    perphenazine and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

  • amoxapine

    amitriptyline and amoxapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and amoxapine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • amitriptyline

    perphenazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • amoxapine

    perphenazine and amoxapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • apomorphine

    perphenazine decreases effects of apomorphine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.apomorphine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • arformoterol

    amitriptyline, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • aripiprazole

    aripiprazole and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • arsenic trioxide

    amitriptyline and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • artemether

    artemether and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • artemether/lumefantrine

    perphenazine and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • artemether/lumefantrine

    amitriptyline and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

    benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Increased risk of hypotension if ability to maintain blood pressure has been compromised by a reduced blood volume or concurrent administration of certain CNS depressant drugs (eg, phenothiazines or general anesthetics).

  • benzphetamine

    amitriptyline, benzphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • bromocriptine

    perphenazine decreases effects of bromocriptine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine

    buprenorphine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine buccal

    buprenorphine buccal and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine subdermal implant

    buprenorphine subdermal implant and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine transdermal

    buprenorphine transdermal and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    buprenorphine, long-acting injection and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buspirone

    amitriptyline and buspirone both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • cabergoline

    perphenazine decreases effects of cabergoline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

  • calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

    perphenazine, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.amitriptyline, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • chlorpromazine

    chlorpromazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.chlorpromazine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • citalopram

    citalopram and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Citalopram may increase TCA levels. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Potential risk for QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.citalopram and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • clarithromycin

    perphenazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • clarithromycin

    clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • clomipramine

    perphenazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • clonidine

    amitriptyline decreases effects of clonidine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

  • dacomitinib

    dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

  • cyclobenzaprine

    amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dacomitinib

    dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

  • dasatinib

    dasatinib will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • degarelix

    degarelix and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • desipramine

    perphenazine and desipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and desipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and desipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • desvenlafaxine

    amitriptyline and desvenlafaxine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dofetilide

    perphenazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dexfenfluramine

    amitriptyline, dexfenfluramine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dexmethylphenidate

    amitriptyline, dexmethylphenidate. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dextroamphetamine

    amitriptyline, dextroamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dextromethorphan

    amitriptyline and dextromethorphan both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • diethylpropion

    amitriptyline, diethylpropion. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dobutamine

    amitriptyline, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dofetilide

    amitriptyline and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dolasetron

    dolasetron, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dopamine

    perphenazine decreases effects of dopamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.amitriptyline, dopamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dopexamine

    amitriptyline, dopexamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dosulepin

    perphenazine and dosulepin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dosulepin

    amitriptyline and dosulepin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and dosulepin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • doxepin

    amitriptyline and doxepin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and doxepin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and doxepin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dronedarone

    dronedarone and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • droperidol

    perphenazine and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • duloxetine

    duloxetine and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • epinephrine

    epinephrine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • encorafenib

    encorafenib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ephedrine

    amitriptyline, ephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • epinephrine

    epinephrine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline, epinephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • epinephrine racemic

    epinephrine racemic and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.epinephrine racemic and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline, epinephrine racemic. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • erythromycin base

    amitriptyline and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

    erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin lactobionate

    erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin stearate

    erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • escitalopram

    escitalopram and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.escitalopram increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fentanyl

    fentanyl, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

  • fenfluramine

    amitriptyline, fenfluramine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • fentanyl intranasal

    fentanyl intranasal, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

  • fentanyl transdermal

    fentanyl transdermal, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

  • fentanyl transmucosal

    fentanyl transmucosal, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

  • fexinidazole

    fexinidazole and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

  • fluconazole

    amitriptyline and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fluoxetine

    fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.fluoxetine and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fluphenazine

    fluphenazine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.fluphenazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fluvoxamine

    fluvoxamine and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • formoterol

    perphenazine and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • formoterol

    amitriptyline and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline, formoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • fosamprenavir

    fosamprenavir increases levels of amitriptyline by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • givosiran

    givosiran will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.givosiran will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

  • granisetron

    granisetron, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.granisetron and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • haloperidol

    perphenazine and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • guanfacine

    amitriptyline decreases effects of guanfacine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

  • haloperidol

    amitriptyline and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • hydrocodone

    hydrocodone, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Increased risk of hypotension if ability to maintain blood pressure has been compromised by a reduced blood volume or concurrent administration of certain CNS depressant drugs (eg, phenothiazines or general anesthetics).

  • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

    hydroxychloroquine sulfate and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.hydroxychloroquine sulfate and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • imipramine

    amitriptyline and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • iobenguane I 131

    amitriptyline will decrease the level or effect of iobenguane I 131 by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Based on the mechanism of action of iobenguane, drugs that reduce catecholamine uptake or that deplete catecholamine stores may interfere with iobenguane uptake into cells, and thus, reduce iobenguane efficacy. Discontinue interfering drugs for at least 5 half-lives before administration of either the dosimetry or an iobenguane dose. Do not administer these drugs until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose.

  • isocarboxazid

    isocarboxazid, perphenazine. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Concurrent use may prolong or intensify the hypotensive, anticholinergic, or sedative effects of isocarboxazid or perphenazine.

  • isoproterenol

    amitriptyline, isoproterenol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • itraconazole

    perphenazine and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ivosidenib

    ivosidenib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.ivosidenib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

  • ketoconazole

    perphenazine and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lasmiditan

    lasmiditan increases effects of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • levodopa

    perphenazine decreases effects of levodopa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lefamulin

    lefamulin and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • levalbuterol

    amitriptyline, levalbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • levodopa inhaled

    perphenazine decreases effects of levodopa inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Phenothiazine/1st generation antipsychotics inhibit dopamine D2 receptors in varying degrees.

  • levoketoconazole

    perphenazine and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • levomilnacipran

    levomilnacipran and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lisuride

    perphenazine decreases effects of lisuride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

  • linezolid

    linezolid and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Linezolid may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If linezolid must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last linezolid dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

  • lisdexamfetamine

    amitriptyline, lisdexamfetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • lofepramine

    amitriptyline and lofepramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and lofepramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and lofepramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lorcaserin

    amitriptyline and lorcaserin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and lorcaserin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lumefantrine

    perphenazine and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • macimorelin

    macimorelin and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.macimorelin and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

  • maprotiline

    amitriptyline and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and maprotiline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • mefloquine

    mefloquine increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.

  • methyl aminolevulinate

    perphenazine, methyl aminolevulinate.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

  • meperidine

    amitriptyline and meperidine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • metaproterenol

    amitriptyline, metaproterenol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • methamphetamine

    amitriptyline, methamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • methyldopa

    perphenazine decreases effects of methyldopa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

  • methylene blue

    methylene blue and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Methylene blue may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If methylene blue must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last methylene blue dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

  • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

    amitriptyline, methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • metoclopramide intranasal

    perphenazine, metoclopramide intranasal.Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.perphenazine increases toxicity of metoclopramide intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for additive effects, including increased frequency and severity of tardive dyskinesia, other extrapyramidal symptoms, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.amitriptyline, metoclopramide intranasal.Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

  • midodrine

    amitriptyline, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • mobocertinib

    mobocertinib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

  • milnacipran

    milnacipran and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • mirtazapine

    mirtazapine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • mobocertinib

    mobocertinib will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently

  • moxifloxacin

    perphenazine and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • nefazodone

    nefazodone and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • nilotinib

    perphenazine and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • netupitant/palonosetron

    netupitant/palonosetron, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • nilotinib

    amitriptyline and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • norepinephrine

    amitriptyline, norepinephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • nortriptyline

    perphenazine and nortriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and nortriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and nortriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • octreotide

    perphenazine and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • octreotide (Antidote)

    amitriptyline and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • olopatadine intranasal

    perphenazine and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment. amitriptyline and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

  • ondansetron

    perphenazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.amitriptyline and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.ondansetron, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ozanimod

    ozanimod increases toxicity of amitriptyline by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.

  • paroxetine

    paroxetine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of paroxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • palonosetron

    palonosetron, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • paroxetine

    paroxetine and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • perphenazine

    perphenazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • phendimetrazine

    amitriptyline, phendimetrazine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • phentermine

    amitriptyline, phentermine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • phenylephrine

    amitriptyline, phenylephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • phenylephrine PO

    amitriptyline, phenylephrine PO. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • pirbuterol

    amitriptyline, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • pitolisant

    amitriptyline decreases effects of pitolisant by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pitolisant increases histamine levels in the brain; therefore, H1 receptor antagonists that cross the blood-brain barrier may reduce the efficacy of pitolisant.

  • pramipexole

    perphenazine decreases effects of pramipexole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

  • prochlorperazine

    perphenazine and prochlorperazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • promazine

    promazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine and promazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • promethazine

    perphenazine and promethazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • propylhexedrine

    amitriptyline, propylhexedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • protriptyline

    perphenazine and protriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and protriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and protriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pseudoephedrine

    amitriptyline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • quinidine

    quinidine, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive cardiac effects.

  • quinidine

    quinidine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ranolazine

    ranolazine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • rasagiline

    rasagiline and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Severe CNS toxicity associated with hyperpyrexia has been reported with the combined treatment of an antidepressant and rasagiline. Avoid combination within 14 days of MAOI use.

  • ribociclib

    ribociclib increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.ribociclib increases toxicity of perphenazine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ropinirole

    perphenazine decreases effects of ropinirole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

  • salmeterol

    amitriptyline, salmeterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • safinamide

    perphenazine decreases effects of safinamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dopamine antagonists may decrease safinamide effects and exacerbate Parkinson disease symptoms.

  • saquinavir

    saquinavir, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of PR or QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

  • selegiline transdermal

    selegiline transdermal and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • selinexor

    selinexor, amitriptyline. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.selinexor, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

  • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

    amitriptyline, serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • sodium oxybate

    perphenazine, sodium oxybate.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • sertraline

    sertraline and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • sodium oxybate

    amitriptyline, sodium oxybate.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • St John's Wort

    amitriptyline and St John's Wort both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • sufentanil SL

    sufentanil SL, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • tedizolid

    tedizolid, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. both increase serotonin levels; increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

  • terbutaline

    amitriptyline, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • tetrabenazine

    tetrabenazine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • thioridazine

    perphenazine and thioridazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.thioridazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of thioridazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • toremifene

    amitriptyline and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.

  • trazodone

    perphenazine and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • trazodone

    amitriptyline and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.trazodone and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

    (Video) Amitriptyline

  • tretinoin

    perphenazine, tretinoin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

  • tretinoin topical

    perphenazine, tretinoin topical. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

  • trifluoperazine

    perphenazine and trifluoperazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.trifluoperazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • trimipramine

    perphenazine and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and trimipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

    amitriptyline and umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution if vilanterol coadministered with MAOIs or TCAs, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of these drugs; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiatedamitriptyline increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.perphenazine increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

  • vandetanib

    amitriptyline, vandetanib.Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

  • venlafaxine

    perphenazine and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • vemurafenib

    vemurafenib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended.

  • venlafaxine

    venlafaxine and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

    amitriptyline and vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution if vilanterol coadministered with MAOIs or TCAs, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of these drugs; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiatedamitriptyline increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.perphenazine increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

  • vilazodone

    amitriptyline, vilazodone.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy should be discontinued immediately if signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome emerge and supportive symptomatic treatment should be initiated. .

  • yohimbe

    yohimbe decreases effects of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

  • vortioxetine

    amitriptyline, vortioxetine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • xylometazoline

    amitriptyline, xylometazoline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • yohimbe

    yohimbe, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. May cause increase or decrease in blood pressure.

  • yohimbine

    amitriptyline, yohimbine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • ziprasidone

    perphenazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • 5-HTP

    amitriptyline and 5-HTP both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • abiraterone

    abiraterone increases levels of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.abiraterone increases levels of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

  • abobotulinumtoxinA

    abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of amitriptyline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. .abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • aclidinium

    aclidinium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.aclidinium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of aclidinium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • albiglutide

    perphenazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

  • albuterol

    amitriptyline increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.albuterol and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • albuterol

    perphenazine increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alfentanil

    alfentanil and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.alfentanil and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alfuzosin

    alfuzosin and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.alfuzosin and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • almotriptan

    almotriptan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).almotriptan and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • alprazolam

    alprazolam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.alprazolam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amifampridine

    amitriptyline increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.perphenazine increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.

  • amiodarone

    amiodarone will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amitriptyline

    perphenazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amisulpride

    amitriptyline and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.amisulpride and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

  • amobarbital

    amobarbital and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amobarbital and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amobarbital, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • amoxapine

    amitriptyline and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and amoxapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and amoxapine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • anagrelide

    anagrelide and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • anticholinergic/sedative combos

    anticholinergic/sedative combos and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • anticholinergic/sedative combos

    anticholinergic/sedative combos decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.anticholinergic/sedative combos decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of anticholinergic/sedative combos by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • apomorphine

    apomorphine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aprepitant

    aprepitant will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • arformoterol

    perphenazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.arformoterol and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • arformoterol

    amitriptyline increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.arformoterol and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aripiprazole

    aripiprazole and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.aripiprazole and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.aripiprazole and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.aripiprazole and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • armodafinil

    perphenazine increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.armodafinil will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • artemether

    artemether and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • asenapine

    asenapine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • artemether/lumefantrine

    artemether/lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • asenapine

    asenapine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • asenapine transdermal

    asenapine transdermal and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.asenapine transdermal and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atazanavir

    atazanavir will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.atazanavir increases levels of amitriptyline by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atomoxetine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of atomoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.atomoxetine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atomoxetine

    atomoxetine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atorvastatin

    atorvastatin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atracurium

    perphenazine increases effects of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.atracurium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.atracurium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.atracurium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atropine

    atropine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of atropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.atropine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.atropine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • atropine IV/IM

    atropine IV/IM decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of atropine IV/IM by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.atropine IV/IM decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.atropine IV/IM and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • azelastine

    azelastine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.azelastine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • azithromycin

    perphenazine and azithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and azithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • baclofen

    baclofen and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.baclofen and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bedaquiline

    amitriptyline and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closelyperphenazine and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

  • belladonna alkaloids

    perphenazine increases effects of belladonna alkaloids by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.belladonna alkaloids and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.belladonna alkaloids decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.belladonna alkaloids decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • belladonna and opium

    belladonna and opium and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.belladonna and opium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of belladonna and opium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.belladonna and opium and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.belladonna and opium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.belladonna and opium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • benperidol

    benperidol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.benperidol and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.benperidol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

    benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hydromorphone (<3% of the circulating parent hydrocodone [benzhydrocodone is prodrug of hydrocodone]) is mainly formed by CYP2D6 mediated O-demethylation of hydrocodone. Hydromorphone may contribute to the total analgesic effect of hydrocodone.

  • benzphetamine

    perphenazine, benzphetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • benztropine

    benztropine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Additive anticholinergic adverse effects may be seen with concurrent use. perphenazine increases effects of benztropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic adverse effects may be seen with concurrent use. .

  • bethanechol

    bethanechol increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • brexanolone

    brexanolone, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brompheniramine

    brompheniramine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.brompheniramine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine

    buprenorphine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.buprenorphine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.buprenorphine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine buccal

    buprenorphine buccal and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.buprenorphine buccal and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.buprenorphine buccal and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine subdermal implant

    buprenorphine subdermal implant and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline, buprenorphine subdermal implant.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.

  • buprenorphine transdermal

    buprenorphine transdermal and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    amitriptyline, buprenorphine, long-acting injection.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    perphenazine increases toxicity of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants increases risk of adverse reactions including overdose, respiratory depression, and death. Cessation of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants is preferred in most cases. In some cases, monitoring at a higher level of care for tapering CNS depressants may be appropriate. In others, gradually tapering a patient off of a prescribed benzodiazepine or other CNS depressant or decreasing to the lowest effective dose may be appropriate.buprenorphine, long-acting injection and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bupropion

    bupropion will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.bupropion will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases toxicity of bupropion by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May lower seizure threshold; keep bupropion dose as low as possible.amitriptyline increases toxicity of bupropion by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May lower seizure threshold; keep bupropion dose as low as possible.

  • butabarbital

    butabarbital and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.butabarbital and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • butalbital

    butalbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.butalbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.butalbital and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.butalbital and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • butorphanol

    butorphanol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.butorphanol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • caffeine

    perphenazine increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carbachol

    carbachol increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • carbinoxamine

    carbinoxamine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carbamazepine

    carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carbinoxamine

    carbinoxamine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carisoprodol

    carisoprodol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.carisoprodol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carvedilol

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cenobamate

    cenobamate, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cenobamate

    cenobamate, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ceritinib

    ceritinib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.ceritinib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cevimeline

    cevimeline increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • chloral hydrate

    chloral hydrate and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chloral hydrate

    chloral hydrate and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlordiazepoxide

    chlordiazepoxide and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chloroquine

    chloroquine increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpheniramine

    chlorpheniramine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpheniramine

    chlorpheniramine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpromazine

    chlorpromazine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.chlorpromazine and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.chlorpromazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorzoxazone

    chlorzoxazone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.chlorzoxazone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cigarette smoking

    cigarette smoking decreases levels of perphenazine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction mainly seen w/chlorpromazine & thioridazine, but may occur w/other phenothiazines.

  • cimetidine

    cimetidine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cinnarizine

    cinnarizine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.cinnarizine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cisatracurium

    cisatracurium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.cisatracurium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of cisatracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.cisatracurium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • citalopram

    citalopram and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clarithromycin

    clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clemastine

    clemastine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clemastine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clobazam

    amitriptyline, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).clobazam will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lower doses of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 may be required when used concomitantly. clobazam will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lower doses of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 may be required when used concomitantly.

  • clomipramine

    amitriptyline and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clonazepam

    clonazepam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clonazepam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clonidine

    clonidine, perphenazine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects; potential delirium.

  • clorazepate

    clorazepate and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clorazepate

    clorazepate and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clotrimazole

    clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clozapine

    clozapine and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.clozapine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clozapine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.clozapine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.clozapine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cobicistat

    cobicistat will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. A decrease in the dose of antipsychotics that are metabolized by CYP3A or CYP2D6 may be needed upon coadministration. cobicistat will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Carefully titrate dose of the antidepressant to the desired effect, including using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose, and monitor its response during coadministration with TCAs and cobicistat. cobicistat will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Carefully titrate antidepressant to the desired effect, including using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose, and monitoring for antidepressant response

  • cocaine topical

    amitriptyline and cocaine topical both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • codeine

    codeine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • codeine

    codeine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • conivaptan

    conivaptan will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • crizotinib

    crizotinib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.crizotinib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyclizine

    cyclizine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclizine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclizine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of cyclizine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.cyclizine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclizine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyclobenzaprine

    cyclobenzaprine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclobenzaprine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of cyclobenzaprine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.cyclobenzaprine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclobenzaprine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyclosporine

    cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyproheptadine

    cyproheptadine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyproheptadine

    cyproheptadine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dantrolene

    dantrolene and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.dantrolene and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • daridorexant

    perphenazine and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment. amitriptyline and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

  • darifenacin

    darifenacin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.darifenacin decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of darifenacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.darifenacin decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.darifenacin and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • darunavir

    darunavir will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with SSRIs, TCAs, or trazodone may require dose titration of antidepressant to desired effect (eg, using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose). Monitor for antidepressant response.

  • dasatinib

    perphenazine and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • dasatinib

    amitriptyline and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • debrisoquine

    amitriptyline decreases effects of debrisoquine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

  • degarelix

    degarelix and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desflurane

    desflurane and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.desflurane and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.desflurane and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.desflurane and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desipramine

    amitriptyline and desipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of desipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desvenlafaxine

    desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mg

  • deutetrabenazine

    amitriptyline and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.deutetrabenazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

  • deutetrabenazine

    perphenazine and deutetrabenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The risk for parkinsonism, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and akathisia may be increased by concomitant use of deutetrabenazine and dopamine antagonists or antipsychotics.perphenazine and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.deutetrabenazine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

  • dexchlorpheniramine

    dexchlorpheniramine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.dexchlorpheniramine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dexfenfluramine

    perphenazine, dexfenfluramine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.amitriptyline and dexfenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dexmedetomidine

    dexmedetomidine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.dexmedetomidine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dexmethylphenidate

    perphenazine increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, dexmethylphenidate. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • dextroamphetamine

    amitriptyline increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and dextroamphetamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine, dextroamphetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.amitriptyline increases effects of dextroamphetamine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dextroamphetamine transdermal

    amitriptyline will increase the level or effect of dextroamphetamine transdermal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. May enhance the activity of tricyclic or sympathomimetic agents causing striking and sustained increases in dextroamphetamine levels in brain; May be potentiate cardiovascular effects. Monitor frequently and adjust or use an alternant based on clinical response.perphenazine, dextroamphetamine transdermal.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue dextroamphetamine transdermal and concomitant serotonergic drug(s).

  • dextromethorphan

    dextromethorphan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • dextromoramide

    dextromoramide and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dextromoramide

    dextromoramide and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diamorphine

    diamorphine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.diamorphine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diazepam

    diazepam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.diazepam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diazepam intranasal

    diazepam intranasal, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.

  • dicyclomine

    dicyclomine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.dicyclomine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of dicyclomine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • dicyclomine

    dicyclomine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • diethylpropion

    perphenazine, diethylpropion. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • difelikefalin

    difelikefalin and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.difelikefalin and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • difenoxin hcl

    difenoxin hcl and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.difenoxin hcl and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dihydroergotamine

    dihydroergotamine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).amitriptyline and dihydroergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • dihydroergotamine intranasal

    amitriptyline and dihydroergotamine intranasal both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • dimenhydrinate

    dimenhydrinate and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diltiazem

    diltiazem will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use with amitriptyline may alter blood pressure control.

  • dimenhydrinate

    dimenhydrinate and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diphenhydramine

    perphenazine increases effects of diphenhydramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.diphenhydramine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.diphenhydramine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.diphenhydramine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.diphenhydramine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.diphenhydramine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diphenoxylate hcl

    diphenoxylate hcl and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.diphenoxylate hcl and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dipipanone

    dipipanone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.dipipanone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dobutamine

    perphenazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dofetilide

    dofetilide increases toxicity of perphenazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.dofetilide increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dolasetron

    perphenazine and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptyline and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • donepezil

    donepezil and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.donepezil increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.donepezil and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • donepezil transdermal

    donepezil transdermal, perphenazine.Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dopamine

    amitriptyline increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dopamine

    perphenazine increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, dopamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • dopexamine

    perphenazine increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dosulepin

    amitriptyline and dosulepin both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxepin

    perphenazine and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and doxepin both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxylamine

    doxylamine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.doxylamine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • droperidol

    droperidol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.droperidol and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.droperidol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • duloxetine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of duloxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • echothiophate iodide

    echothiophate iodide increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

    (Video) Perphenazine (Trilafon) - Pharmacist Review - Uses, Dosing, Side Effects

  • efavirenz

    efavirenz and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • elagolix

    elagolix will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • eletriptan

    eletriptan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • eletriptan

    eletriptan and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • eliglustat

    eliglustat and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.eliglustat and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.eliglustat increases levels of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.eliglustat increases levels of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the P-gp substrate and titrate to clinical effect.eliglustat increases levels of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.

  • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

    elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; A decrease in dose of the neuroleptic may be needed when coadministered.elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

  • encorafenib

    encorafenib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • entrectinib

    entrectinib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • entrectinib

    entrectinib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ephedrine

    perphenazine, ephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases effects of ephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • epinephrine

    amitriptyline increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases effects of epinephrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine decreases effects of epinephrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Block pressor response to epinephrine, which may result in severe hypotension and tachycardia.perphenazine increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, epinephrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • epinephrine inhaled

    amitriptyline and epinephrine inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate epinephrine effect on cardiovascular system.

  • epinephrine racemic

    perphenazine increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine decreases effects of epinephrine racemic by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Block pressor response to epinephrine, which may result in severe hypotension and tachycardia.

  • epinephrine racemic

    amitriptyline increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases effects of epinephrine racemic by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ergoloid mesylates

    ergoloid mesylates, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • ergotamine

    ergotamine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).amitriptyline and ergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • eribulin

    eribulin and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.eribulin and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • escitalopram

    escitalopram increases toxicity of perphenazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • esketamine intranasal

    esketamine intranasal, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • eslicarbazepine acetate

    eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • esomeprazole

    esomeprazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • estazolam

    estazolam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.estazolam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ethanol

    perphenazine and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • etomidate

    etomidate and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.etomidate and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • etravirine

    etravirine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fedratinib

    fedratinib will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

  • ezogabine

    ezogabine, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

  • fedratinib

    fedratinib will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

  • felbamate

    felbamate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • felodipine

    felodipine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fenfluramine

    perphenazine increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and fenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine, fenfluramine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.fenfluramine, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with drugs that increase serotoninergic effects may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

  • fentanyl

    fentanyl, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • fesoterodine

    fesoterodine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • fesoterodine

    fesoterodine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.fesoterodine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of fesoterodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • fingolimod

    fingolimod and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.fingolimod and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flavoxate

    perphenazine increases effects of flavoxate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.flavoxate and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.flavoxate decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.flavoxate decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flecainide

    amitriptyline and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of flecainide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • flibanserin

    flibanserin, perphenazine. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • fluconazole

    fluconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.fluconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fluoxetine

    amitriptyline and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • fluphenazine

    fluphenazine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.fluphenazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.fluphenazine and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flurazepam

    flurazepam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.flurazepam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fluvoxamine

    fluvoxamine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.fluvoxamine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • formoterol

    perphenazine increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fosamprenavir

    fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • foscarnet

    perphenazine and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • fosaprepitant

    fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • foscarnet

    amitriptyline and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • fosphenytoin

    fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fostemsavir

    amitriptyline and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

  • frovatriptan

    frovatriptan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).frovatriptan and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • gabapentin

    gabapentin, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

  • ganaxolone

    perphenazine and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • gabapentin enacarbil

    gabapentin enacarbil, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

  • galantamine

    galantamine increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • ganaxolone

    amitriptyline and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • gemifloxacin

    gemifloxacin and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.gemifloxacin and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • gilteritinib

    gilteritinib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.gilteritinib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

    glecaprevir/pibrentasvir will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • glycopyrrolate

    perphenazine increases toxicity of glycopyrrolate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of glycopyrrolate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • glycopyrrolate

    glycopyrrolate and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptyline increases levels of glycopyrrolate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • glycopyrrolate inhaled

    perphenazine increases toxicity of glycopyrrolate inhaled by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.glycopyrrolate inhaled decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of glycopyrrolate inhaled by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.glycopyrrolate inhaled decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases levels of glycopyrrolate inhaled by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.glycopyrrolate inhaled and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • glycopyrronium tosylate topical

    glycopyrronium tosylate topical, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glycopyrronium tosylate topical with other anticholinergic medications may result in additive anticholinergic adverse effects.glycopyrronium tosylate topical, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glycopyrronium tosylate topical with other anticholinergic medications may result in additive anticholinergic adverse effects.

  • granisetron

    granisetron and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • grapefruit

    grapefruit will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • guanfacine

    guanfacine, perphenazine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects; potential delirium.

  • haloperidol

    haloperidol and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.haloperidol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of haloperidol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.haloperidol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • henbane

    henbane decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.henbane decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.henbane and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of henbane by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • homatropine

    homatropine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.homatropine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of homatropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.homatropine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • huperzine A

    huperzine A increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydrocodone

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hydromorphone (<3% of the circulating parent hydrocodone) is mainly formed by CYP2D6 mediated O-demethylation of hydrocodone. Hydromorphone may contribute to the total analgesic effect of hydrocodone.

  • hydrocodone

    hydrocodone, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

  • hydromorphone

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of hydromorphone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.hydromorphone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.hydromorphone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydroxyzine

    hydroxyzine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.hydroxyzine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.hydroxyzine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.hydroxyzine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hyoscyamine

    hyoscyamine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.hyoscyamine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.hyoscyamine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of hyoscyamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • hyoscyamine spray

    perphenazine increases effects of hyoscyamine spray by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.hyoscyamine spray and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.hyoscyamine spray decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.hyoscyamine spray decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • iloperidone

    perphenazine and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.iloperidone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.iloperidone and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.iloperidone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • imipramine

    amitriptyline and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • incobotulinumtoxinA

    perphenazine, incobotulinumtoxinA.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • indacaterol, inhaled

    indacaterol, inhaled, amitriptyline. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Indacaterol should be administered with extreme caution to patients treated with TCAs. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

  • indacaterol, inhaled

    indacaterol, inhaled, perphenazine. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

  • indinavir

    indinavir will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • insulin degludec

    perphenazine decreases effects of insulin degludec by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase blood glucose concentrations.

  • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

    perphenazine decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase blood glucose concentrations.

  • insulin inhaled

    perphenazine decreases effects of insulin inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase blood glucose concentrations.

  • ipratropium

    ipratropium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to the poor systemic absorption of ipratropium, interaction unlikely at regularly recommended dosages.ipratropium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.ipratropium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of ipratropium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • isoflurane

    isoflurane and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.isoflurane and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • isoniazid

    isoniazid will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and isoniazid both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • isoproterenol

    perphenazine increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, isoproterenol. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • isoproterenol

    amitriptyline increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • istradefylline

    istradefylline will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates.

  • itraconazole

    itraconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.itraconazole and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ivacaftor

    ivacaftor increases levels of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Ivacaftor and its M1 metabolite has the potential to inhibit P-gp; may significantly increase systemic exposure to sensitive P-gp substrates with a narrow therapeutic index.

  • ketamine

    ketamine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.ketamine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketoconazole

    ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketotifen, ophthalmic

    perphenazine and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketotifen, ophthalmic

    amitriptyline and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • L-tryptophan

    amitriptyline and L-tryptophan both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • lapatinib

    amitriptyline and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • lasmiditan

    lasmiditan, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.lasmiditan, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.amitriptyline increases effects of lasmiditan by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may increase risk of serotonin syndrome.

  • lemborexant

    lemborexant, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.lemborexant, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.

  • letermovir

    letermovir increases levels of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levalbuterol

    perphenazine increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levalbuterol

    amitriptyline increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levofloxacin

    amitriptyline and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • levoketoconazole

    levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levomilnacipran

    levomilnacipran, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • levorphanol

    levorphanol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.levorphanol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levothyroxine

    levothyroxine increases effects of amitriptyline by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased catecholamine receptor sensitivity; may increase CNS and cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias.

  • linezolid

    linezolid, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • liothyronine

    liothyronine increases effects of amitriptyline by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased catecholamine receptor sensitivity; may increase CNS and cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias.

  • liotrix

    liotrix increases effects of amitriptyline by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased catecholamine receptor sensitivity; may increase CNS and cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias.

  • liraglutide

    perphenazine, liraglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

  • lisdexamfetamine

    amitriptyline increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline, lisdexamfetamine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue along with concomitant serotonergic drug(s).perphenazine, lisdexamfetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lithium

    lithium and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.lithium and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.lithium, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).amitriptyline and lithium both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.lithium, perphenazine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Risk of neurotoxicity. Multiple mechanisms involved.

  • lofepramine

    perphenazine and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and lofepramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of lofepramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lofexidine

    perphenazine and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline decreases effects of lofexidine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loprazolam

    loprazolam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.loprazolam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loratadine

    loratadine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lorazepam

    lorazepam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lorazepam

    lorazepam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lorcaserin

    lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.lorcaserin, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • lormetazepam

    lormetazepam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.lormetazepam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loxapine

    loxapine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.loxapine and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.loxapine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loxapine inhaled

    loxapine inhaled and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.loxapine inhaled and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.loxapine inhaled and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lsd

    amitriptyline and lsd both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • lumefantrine

    lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lurasidone

    lurasidone, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.lurasidone, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.lurasidone increases effects of amitriptyline by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

  • maprotiline

    perphenazine and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and maprotiline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • maraviroc

    maraviroc, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of orthostatic hypotension.

  • marijuana

    perphenazine and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • marijuana

    amitriptyline and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mavacamten

    amitriptyline will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of weak CYP2C19 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.

  • meclizine

    meclizine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.meclizine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of meclizine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.meclizine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • melatonin

    perphenazine and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meperidine

    meperidine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.meperidine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).meperidine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meprobamate

    amitriptyline and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metaproterenol

    perphenazine increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metaxalone

    metaxalone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.metaxalone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metformin

    perphenazine decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Patient should be closely observed for loss of blood glucose control; when drugs are withdrawn from a patient receiving metformin, patient should be observed closely for hypoglycemia.

  • methadone

    amitriptyline and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.methadone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methadone

    perphenazine and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.methadone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.methadone, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • methamphetamine

    perphenazine, methamphetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of methamphetamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methocarbamol

    methocarbamol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.methocarbamol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methoxsalen

    methoxsalen, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive photosensitizing effects.

  • methscopolamine

    methscopolamine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methscopolamine

    methscopolamine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.methscopolamine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

    perphenazine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methylergonovine

    methylergonovine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • methylphenidate

    amitriptyline, methylphenidate. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • methylphenidate

    perphenazine, methylphenidate. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases toxicity of methylphenidate by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for signs of altered clinical response to either methylphenidate or an antipsychotic when using these drugs in combination.

  • methylphenidate transdermal

    methylphenidate transdermal will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by decreasing elimination. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing the dose of these drugs when given coadministered with methylphenidate. Monitor for drug toxiticities when initiating or discontinuing methylphenidate.

  • metoclopramide

    perphenazine and metoclopramide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metoprolol

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of metoprolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mexiletine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of mexiletine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • midazolam

    midazolam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.midazolam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • midazolam intranasal

    midazolam intranasal, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.midazolam intranasal, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

  • midodrine

    perphenazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mifepristone

    mifepristone, perphenazine. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.mifepristone, amitriptyline. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

  • milnacipran

    milnacipran, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • mipomersen

    mipomersen, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

  • mirabegron

    mirabegron will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.mirabegron will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mirtazapine

    perphenazine and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and mirtazapine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptyline and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.mirtazapine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • modafinil

    perphenazine increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.modafinil will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • morphine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of morphine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and morphine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.morphine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.morphine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • motherwort

    perphenazine and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • moxonidine

    perphenazine and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nabilone

    perphenazine and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nalbuphine

    nalbuphine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.nalbuphine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • naratriptan

    naratriptan and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.naratriptan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • nebivolol

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of nebivolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nefazodone

    nefazodone will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.nefazodone will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nefopam

    nefopam, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use combination with caution.

  • nelfinavir

    nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • neostigmine

    neostigmine increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • nicardipine

    nicardipine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

    (Video) Amitriptyline Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

  • nifedipine

    nifedipine will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • norepinephrine

    perphenazine, norepinephrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.amitriptyline increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases effects of norepinephrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nortriptyline

    amitriptyline and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of nortriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and nortriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ofloxacin

    amitriptyline and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • olanzapine

    olanzapine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.olanzapine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.olanzapine and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.olanzapine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.olanzapine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oliceridine

    amitriptyline, oliceridine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.oliceridine, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Increased risk of hypotension if ability to maintain blood pressure has been compromised by a reduced blood volume or concurrent administration of certain CNS depressant drugs (eg, phenothiazines or general anesthetics).amitriptyline increases toxicity of oliceridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. Monitor for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility if oliceridine is coadministered with anticholinergics.

  • olodaterol inhaled

    amitriptyline and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. TCAs prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmiasperphenazine and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

  • onabotulinumtoxinA

    onabotulinumtoxinA and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.onabotulinumtoxinA decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.onabotulinumtoxinA decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of onabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • opium tincture

    opium tincture and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.opium tincture and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • orphenadrine

    amitriptyline and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.orphenadrine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.orphenadrine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • osilodrostat

    osilodrostat and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • osimertinib

    osimertinib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

  • osimertinib

    osimertinib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

  • oxaliplatin

    oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.oxaliplatin and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxazepam

    oxazepam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.oxazepam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxybutynin

    oxybutynin decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.oxybutynin decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of oxybutynin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.oxybutynin and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxybutynin topical

    oxybutynin topical decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of oxybutynin topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.oxybutynin topical and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.oxybutynin topical decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxybutynin transdermal

    oxybutynin transdermal decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.oxybutynin transdermal decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of oxybutynin transdermal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.oxybutynin transdermal and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxycodone

    oxycodone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.oxycodone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxymetazoline intranasal

    amitriptyline increases effects of oxymetazoline intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. TCAs inhibit norepinephrine uptake in adrenergic neurons, thereby increasing synaptic norepinephrine levels. Coadministration with alpha1 agonists may cause increased adrenergic receptor stimulation. When oxymetazoline is combined with intranasal tetracaine for dental anesthesia, avoid or use alternant anesthetic in patients taking TCAs.

  • oxymorphone

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of oxymorphone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.oxymorphone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxymorphone

    oxymorphone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ozanimod

    ozanimod and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.ozanimod and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

  • paliperidone

    amitriptyline and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.paliperidone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.paliperidone and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.paliperidone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pancuronium

    pancuronium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of pancuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.pancuronium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.pancuronium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • panobinostat

    panobinostat will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Panobinostat can increase the levels and effects of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates or those with a narrow therapeutic index CYP2D6.

  • papaveretum

    papaveretum and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • papaveretum

    papaveretum and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • papaverine

    perphenazine and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • paroxetine

    paroxetine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).amitriptyline and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pasireotide

    amitriptyline and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pazopanib

    perphenazine and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • peginterferon alfa 2b

    peginterferon alfa 2b, perphenazine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2D6 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. Peginterferon alpha-2b may increase or decrease levels of CYP2D6 substrate.peginterferon alfa 2b, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2D6 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. Peginterferon alpha-2b may increase or decrease levels of CYP2D6 substrate.

  • pentazocine

    amitriptyline and pentazocine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.pentazocine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.pentazocine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pentobarbital

    pentobarbital and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.pentobarbital and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • perphenazine

    perphenazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phendimetrazine

    perphenazine increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, phendimetrazine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • phendimetrazine

    amitriptyline increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phenelzine

    phenelzine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • phenobarbital

    phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.phenobarbital and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.phenobarbital and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phentermine

    perphenazine increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, phentermine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • phenylephrine

    perphenazine increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, phenylephrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • phenylephrine PO

    perphenazine increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .perphenazine, phenylephrine PO. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • phenylephrine PO

    amitriptyline increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

  • phenylephrine ophthalmic

    amitriptyline, phenylephrine ophthalmic. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • phenytoin

    phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor therapeutic efficacy of amitriptyline; an increased dose may be required. Serum phenytoin levels should be obtained when tricyclic antidepressant agents are added to therapy due to the potential for impaired phenytoin metabolism and decreased seizure threshold. Tricyclic antidepressants when given concomitantly with anticonvulsants can increase CNS depression.phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor therapeutic efficacy of amitriptyline; an increased dose may be required. Serum phenytoin levels should be obtained when tricyclic antidepressant agents are added to therapy due to the potential for impaired phenytoin metabolism and decreased seizure threshold. Tricyclic antidepressants when given concomitantly with anticonvulsants can increase CNS depression.

  • pholcodine

    perphenazine and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • physostigmine

    physostigmine increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pimozide

    perphenazine and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pilocarpine

    pilocarpine increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pimozide

    pimozide and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pirbuterol

    amitriptyline increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ponatinib

    ponatinib increases levels of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • porfimer

    perphenazine, porfimer. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced photosensitivity.

  • posaconazole

    perphenazine and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptyline and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pralidoxime

    perphenazine increases effects of pralidoxime by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.pralidoxime decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.pralidoxime decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.pralidoxime and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pregabalin

    pregabalin, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

  • primaquine

    primaquine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • primidone

    primidone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.primidone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.primidone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.primidone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • procarbazine

    procarbazine, perphenazine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Excessive sedation.procarbazine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • prochlorperazine

    prochlorperazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.prochlorperazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • prochlorperazine

    perphenazine and prochlorperazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • promethazine

    promethazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.promethazine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).perphenazine and promethazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.promethazine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.promethazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propafenone

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.propafenone will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propantheline

    propantheline and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propantheline

    propantheline decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.propantheline decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of propantheline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • propofol

    propofol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.propofol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propranolol

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propylhexedrine

    amitriptyline increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propylhexedrine

    perphenazine increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, propylhexedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • protriptyline

    amitriptyline and protriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pseudoephedrine

    perphenazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

  • pyridostigmine

    pyridostigmine increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • quazepam

    quazepam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.quazepam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quercetin

    quercetin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quetiapine

    perphenazine and quetiapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quetiapine

    quetiapine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.quetiapine, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

  • quinidine

    quinidine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quinine

    perphenazine and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ramelteon

    perphenazine and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ranolazine

    amitriptyline and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • rapacuronium

    perphenazine increases effects of rapacuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.rapacuronium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.rapacuronium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.rapacuronium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • remifentanil

    amitriptyline, remifentanil.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. May also increase risk of serotonin syndrome.

  • remimazolam

    remimazolam, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

  • remimazolam

    remimazolam, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

  • rifabutin

    rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.rifabutin decreases levels of amitriptyline by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifampin

    rifampin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.rifampin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.rifampin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifapentine

    rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rilpivirine

    rilpivirine increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

  • rimabotulinumtoxinB

    perphenazine, rimabotulinumtoxinB.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Anticholinergics may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

  • risperidone

    amitriptyline and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.risperidone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine and risperidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ritonavir

    ritonavir will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.ritonavir will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rizatriptan

    rizatriptan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • rivastigmine

    rivastigmine increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • rizatriptan

    rizatriptan and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • rocuronium

    rocuronium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.rocuronium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of rocuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.rocuronium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rolapitant

    rolapitant will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.rolapitant will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.

  • romidepsin

    perphenazine and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptyline and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • salmeterol

    perphenazine increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • SAMe

    amitriptyline and SAMe both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • scopolamine

    scopolamine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.scopolamine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of scopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • sarecycline

    sarecycline will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

  • scopolamine

    scopolamine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • scullcap

    perphenazine and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • secobarbital

    secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.secobarbital and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.secobarbital and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • selegiline

    selegiline, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • selpercatinib

    selpercatinib increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • selpercatinib

    selpercatinib increases toxicity of perphenazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

    perphenazine, serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

  • sertraline

    sertraline and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.sertraline and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sevoflurane

    sevoflurane and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.sevoflurane and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.sevoflurane and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.sevoflurane and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • shepherd's purse

    perphenazine and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • simvastatin

    simvastatin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • siponimod

    siponimod and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sirolimus

    sirolimus will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • smoking

    smoking decreases levels of perphenazine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction mainly seen w/chlorpromazine & thioridazine, but may occur w/other phenothiazines.

  • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

    sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases effects of amitriptyline by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases effects of perphenazine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of enhanced CNS depression when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with a CNS depressant.

  • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

    sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases effects of amitriptyline by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases effects of perphenazine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of enhanced CNS depression when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with a CNS depressant.

  • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

    amitriptyline, sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.

  • solifenacin

    solifenacin decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.solifenacin decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of solifenacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.solifenacin and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • solifenacin

    solifenacin and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.solifenacin and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sorafenib

    sorafenib and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.sorafenib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • St John's Wort

    St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • stiripentol

    stiripentol, perphenazine.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

  • stiripentol

    stiripentol, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

  • succinylcholine

    succinylcholine increases and amitriptyline decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sufentanil

    sufentanil and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.sufentanil and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sufentanil SL

    sufentanil SL, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

  • sulfamethoxazole

    perphenazine and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sulfamethoxazole

    amitriptyline and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sumatriptan

    sumatriptan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).sumatriptan and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sumatriptan intranasal

    sumatriptan intranasal, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).sumatriptan intranasal and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sunitinib

    sunitinib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • suvorexant

    suvorexant and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustments of suvorexant and concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary

  • tacrolimus

    tacrolimus and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.tacrolimus will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tamoxifen

    perphenazine decreases effects of tamoxifen by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Inhibition of CYP2D6 metabolism to tamoxifen's active metabolite, endoxifen.

  • tapentadol

    tapentadol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and tapentadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • tapentadol

    tapentadol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • telavancin

    perphenazine and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptyline and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • temazepam

    temazepam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.temazepam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • terbinafine

    terbinafine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.terbinafine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.

  • terbutaline

    perphenazine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • teriflunomide

    teriflunomide decreases levels of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tetrabenazine

    perphenazine and tetrabenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • tetrabenazine

    tetrabenazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • thioridazine

    perphenazine and thioridazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.thioridazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • thiothixene

    perphenazine and thiothixene both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.thiothixene and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • thyroid desiccated

    thyroid desiccated increases effects of amitriptyline by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased catecholamine receptor sensitivity; may increase CNS and cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias.

  • timolol

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of timolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tiotropium

    tiotropium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.tiotropium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.tiotropium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of tiotropium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • tobacco use

    tobacco use decreases levels of perphenazine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction mainly seen w/chlorpromazine & thioridazine, but may occur w/other phenothiazines.

  • tolterodine

    tolterodine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tolterodine

    tolterodine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.tolterodine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of tolterodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

  • tolvaptan

    tolvaptan will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • topiramate

    amitriptyline and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.perphenazine and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.topiramate increases toxicity of amitriptyline by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Amitriptyline levels may increase; adjust dose based on clinical response and not on basis of plasma levels.

  • tramadol

    tramadol and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and tramadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.tramadol and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tranylcypromine

    tranylcypromine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • trazodone

    trazodone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and trazodone both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trazodone

    perphenazine and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triazolam

    triazolam and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.triazolam and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triclofos

    triclofos and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.triclofos and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trifluoperazine

    perphenazine and trifluoperazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.trifluoperazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trihexyphenidyl

    trihexyphenidyl decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.trihexyphenidyl and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.perphenazine increases effects of trihexyphenidyl by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.

  • trimethoprim

    perphenazine and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptyline and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • trimipramine

    perphenazine and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and trimipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triprolidine

    triprolidine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.triprolidine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tropisetron

    perphenazine and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptyline and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • trospium chloride

    trospium chloride decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.trospium chloride and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of trospium chloride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.trospium chloride decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tucatinib

    tucatinib will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

  • valbenazine

    valbenazine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • valbenazine

    valbenazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • valerian

    valerian and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • vecuronium

    vecuronium decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine increases effects of vecuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.vecuronium decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.vecuronium and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • venlafaxine

    venlafaxine, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).amitriptyline and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.venlafaxine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • verapamil

    verapamil will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. The frequency and severity of amitriptyline adverse effects (sedation, anticholinergic effects and orthostatic hypotension) may be increased. Cardiac dysrhythmic effects may be additive.

  • vilazodone

    vilazodone, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

    (Video) Psychotropic Medications: Side Effects Caregivers Should Know About

  • voclosporin

    voclosporin, amitriptyline.Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • voriconazole

    perphenazine and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.voriconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • vorinostat

    vorinostat and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • warfarin

    amitriptyline increases effects of warfarin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • xylometazoline

    perphenazine, xylometazoline. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • yohimbine

    amitriptyline increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine, yohimbine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.perphenazine increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ziconotide

    amitriptyline and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ziprasidone

    ziprasidone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • zolmitriptan

    zolmitriptan and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.zolmitriptan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

  • zolpidem

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of zolpidem by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Additive effect of decreased alertness and psychomotor performance

  • zotepine

    perphenazine and zotepine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • acarbose

    amitriptyline increases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • amiodarone

    amiodarone will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • amitriptyline

    amitriptyline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • amoxapine

    amoxapine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amoxapine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • aripiprazole

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • armodafinil

    armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • artemether/lumefantrine

    artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • asenapine

    asenapine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • atropine

    perphenazine increases toxicity of atropine by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.amitriptyline increases levels of atropine by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • atropine IV/IM

    perphenazine increases toxicity of atropine IV/IM by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.amitriptyline increases levels of atropine IV/IM by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

    bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • benazepril

    perphenazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • bortezomib

    bortezomib will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • bosentan

    bosentan will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • brimonidine

    amitriptyline decreases effects of brimonidine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.brimonidine increases effects of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased CNS depression.

  • budesonide

    budesonide will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • captopril

    perphenazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • butabarbital

    butabarbital, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • butalbital

    butalbital, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • carbamazepine

    carbamazepine decreases levels of amitriptyline by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • celecoxib

    celecoxib will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • chasteberry

    chasteberry decreases effects of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction).

  • chloroquine

    chloroquine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.chloroquine increases levels of perphenazine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.chloroquine increases toxicity of perphenazine by QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • chlorpromazine

    amitriptyline, chlorpromazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, chlorpromazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • chlorpropamide

    amitriptyline increases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • cimetidine

    cimetidine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • clomipramine

    clomipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • codeine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.perphenazine decreases effects of codeine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of codeine to active metabolite morphine.

  • conjugated estrogens

    conjugated estrogens, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

    conjugated estrogens, vaginal, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • cortisone

    cortisone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • darifenacin

    darifenacin will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • desflurane

    desflurane, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • desipramine

    desipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.desipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • dexamethasone

    dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • dexfenfluramine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of dexfenfluramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • dexmethylphenidate

    dexmethylphenidate increases effects of amitriptyline by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • DHEA, herbal

    DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • dextroamphetamine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of dextroamphetamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • dextromethorphan

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of dextromethorphan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • diphenhydramine

    diphenhydramine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • donepezil

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • doxepin

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of doxepin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.doxepin, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.doxepin, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • dronedarone

    dronedarone will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • duloxetine

    duloxetine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • enalapril

    perphenazine increases effects of enalapril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • encainide

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of encainide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • eslicarbazepine acetate

    eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • estradiol

    estradiol, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • estrogens conjugated synthetic

    estrogens conjugated synthetic, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • estrogens esterified

    estrogens esterified, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens may inhibit hepatic metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants. However, interactions are not common.

  • estropipate

    estropipate, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • ethanol

    ethanol, amitriptyline.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive impairment of motor skills.ethanol, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive CNS depression.

  • ethinylestradiol

    ethinylestradiol, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • eucalyptus

    perphenazine and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • etomidate

    etomidate, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • etravirine

    etravirine will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • eucalyptus

    amitriptyline and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • felodipine

    felodipine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fesoterodine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fludrocortisone

    fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fluphenazine

    amitriptyline, fluphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, fluphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of fluphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fosinopril

    perphenazine increases effects of fosinopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • glimepiride

    amitriptyline increases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • galantamine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • glipizide

    amitriptyline increases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • glyburide

    amitriptyline increases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • griseofulvin

    griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • haloperidol

    haloperidol will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • hydrocortisone

    hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • hydroxyprogesterone caproate

    hydroxyprogesterone caproate, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • imatinib

    imatinib will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • imidapril

    perphenazine increases effects of imidapril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • imipramine

    imipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.imipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • insulin aspart

    amitriptyline increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin detemir

    amitriptyline increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin glargine

    amitriptyline increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin glulisine

    amitriptyline increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin lispro

    amitriptyline increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin NPH

    amitriptyline increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin regular human

    amitriptyline increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • isoniazid

    isoniazid will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • isoproterenol

    isoproterenol, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

  • itraconazole

    itraconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ketamine

    ketamine, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • lapatinib

    lapatinib will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • lisinopril

    perphenazine increases effects of lisinopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • lithium

    lithium, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of neurotoxicity in geriatric pts. Multiple mechanisms involved.

  • lofepramine

    lofepramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.lofepramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • loratadine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • lumefantrine

    lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • maprotiline

    maprotiline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.maprotiline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • maraviroc

    maraviroc will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • marijuana

    marijuana will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.marijuana will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • mestranol

    mestranol, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • metyrapone

    perphenazine decreases effects of metyrapone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • metformin

    amitriptyline increases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • methylprednisolone

    methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • metronidazole

    metronidazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • metyrapone

    amitriptyline decreases effects of metyrapone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • metyrosine

    metyrosine increases toxicity of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased extrapyramidal symptoms.

  • miconazole vaginal

    miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • miglitol

    amitriptyline increases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • moexipril

    perphenazine increases effects of moexipril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nateglinide

    amitriptyline increases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nevirapine

    nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nifedipine

    nifedipine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nilotinib

    nilotinib will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.nilotinib will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nortriptyline

    nortriptyline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.nortriptyline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • oxcarbazepine

    oxcarbazepine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • oxybutynin

    oxybutynin increases toxicity of perphenazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • oxybutynin topical

    oxybutynin topical increases toxicity of perphenazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • oxybutynin transdermal

    oxybutynin transdermal increases toxicity of perphenazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • oxycodone

    perphenazine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.

  • panax ginseng

    panax ginseng increases effects of amitriptyline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • parecoxib

    parecoxib will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.parecoxib will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • pentobarbital

    pentobarbital, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • perhexiline

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of perhexiline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • perindopril

    perphenazine increases effects of perindopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • perphenazine

    amitriptyline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • phenobarbital

    phenobarbital, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • pioglitazone

    amitriptyline increases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • pleurisy root

    pleurisy root decreases effects of amitriptyline by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

  • posaconazole

    posaconazole will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • prednisone

    prednisone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • primidone

    primidone, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • prochlorperazine

    amitriptyline, prochlorperazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, prochlorperazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.perphenazine will increase the level or effect of prochlorperazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • progesterone micronized

    progesterone micronized, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • promazine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of promazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • promazine

    amitriptyline, promazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, promazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • promethazine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of promethazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.amitriptyline, promethazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, promethazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • propofol

    propofol, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • protriptyline

    protriptyline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.protriptyline, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • pyrimethamine

    pyrimethamine increases levels of perphenazine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • quinacrine

    quinacrine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • quinapril

    perphenazine increases effects of quinapril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • quinupristin/dalfopristin

    quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ramipril

    perphenazine increases effects of ramipril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ranolazine

    ranolazine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • repaglinide

    amitriptyline increases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • risperidone

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of risperidone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ritonavir

    ritonavir will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • rosiglitazone

    amitriptyline increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • rufinamide

    rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sage

    perphenazine and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.amitriptyline and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • saxagliptin

    amitriptyline increases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sertraline

    sertraline will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • secobarbital

    secobarbital, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

    serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate increases effects of amitriptyline by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sevoflurane

    sevoflurane, amitriptyline. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • sitagliptin

    amitriptyline increases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sulfamethoxazole

    sulfamethoxazole decreases levels of amitriptyline by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • thioridazine

    amitriptyline, thioridazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, thioridazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.thioridazine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • tipranavir

    tipranavir will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • tolazamide

    amitriptyline increases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • tolbutamide

    amitriptyline increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • tolterodine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • trandolapril

    perphenazine increases effects of trandolapril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • trazodone

    trazodone, perphenazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.trazodone, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • trifluoperazine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of trifluoperazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.amitriptyline, trifluoperazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.amitriptyline, trifluoperazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • trimipramine

    trimipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.trimipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • vasopressin

    amitriptyline increases effects of vasopressin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • tropisetron

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of tropisetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • verapamil

    verapamil will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.verapamil increases levels of amitriptyline by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

    (Video) Amitriptyline Elavil Pharmacology

  • FAQs

    What are the indications for amitriptyline? ›

    The Non-FDA approved indications are anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, chronic pain (diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome), migraine prophylaxis, postherpetic neuralgia, and sialorrhea.

    What are the five most common adverse effects of using amitriptyline? ›

    5. Side effects
    • constipation.
    • dizziness.
    • dry mouth.
    • feeling sleepy.
    • difficulty peeing.
    • headache.

    What are the side effects of perphenazine amitriptyline? ›

    Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, tiredness, weight gain, or trouble urinating may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.

    Why is amitriptyline a high risk medication? ›

    Risk of heart problems, heart attack, or stroke

    It's possible for amitriptyline to affect your heart rhythm and cause a fast or irregular heart beat. In addition, some people taking medications like amitriptyline have had a heart attack or stroke during treatment.

    What drugs should not be taken with amitriptyline? ›

    Medications that can block amitriptyline metabolism include other antidepressants like paroxetine (Paxil) and fluoxetine (Prozac). Cimetidine (Tagamet HB) and quinidine can also increase amitriptyline levels. It's also possible that topiramate (Topamax) and disulfiram can raise levels of amitriptyline.

    Does amitriptyline affect your mental health? ›

    Amitriptyline may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you or your caregiver notice any of these adverse effects, tell your doctor right away.

    Can amitriptyline cause permanent brain damage? ›

    Overdose of amitriptyline might be associated with irreversible brain damage.

    Why should you not take amitriptyline after 8pm? ›

    It has a sedative effect and may make you drowsy, so you should take it an hour or two before bed, but no later than 8pm.

    Does amitriptyline have cognitive side effects? ›

    Amitriptyline, dothiepin, mianserin and trazodone impair attention and ability to concentrate. Drugs with anticholinergic properties, such as nortriptyline, maprotiline and amitriptyline, might impair aspects of memory. For nortriptyline, higher plasma concentrations correlate with greater cognitive impairment.

    What is the indication of perphenazine? ›

    Perphenazine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Perphenazine is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting in adults.

    What are the side effects of perphenazine? ›

    Drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, tiredness, or unexplained weight gain may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.

    What are the long term side effects of perphenazine? ›

    High doses or long-term use of perphenazine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible.
    • uncontrolled muscle movements in your arms or legs, or your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement);
    • worsening symptoms of schizophrenia;

    Why would a neurologist prescribe amitriptyline? ›

    Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that is widely used to treat chronic neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage). It is recommended as a first line treatment in many guidelines. Neuropathic pain can be treated with antidepressant drugs in doses below those at which the drugs act as antidepressants.

    Why is amitriptyline not FDA approved? ›

    In 2000, Elavil was discontinued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the severe side effects people experienced while using the medication.

    Why is amitriptyline not recommended for seniors? ›

    Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of amitriptyline in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver problems, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving amitriptyline.

    Is amitriptyline good for anxiety? ›

    Amitriptyline (am-ee-trip-tuh-leen) is a type of drug called a tricyclic antidepressant. These drugs were first created to treat anxiety and depression. But when taken at a low dose, it's also good for treating pain, especially pain caused by damage to your nerves.

    Is amitriptyline good for anxiety and sleep? ›

    Amitriptyline is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). These medications work by increasing certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine to help improve mood, sleep, pain, and anxiety.

    Can amitriptyline cause dementia? ›

    Anticholinergics for depression, such as amitriptyline, dosulepin, and paroxetine, have previously been linked to higher risk of dementia, even when they were used up to 20 years beforehand. Some studies have also suggested that use of any anticholinergic is linked to raised risk of dementia.

    Can amitriptyline cause brain fog? ›

    Most of the drugs used to treat chronic pain can cause confusion and memory issues. The list includes opioid analgesics, tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep) and nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), and gabapentin (Neurontin).

    Does amitriptyline affect brain function? ›

    Abstract. Amitriptyline, a frequently prescribed tricyclic antidepressant, is reported to produce an age-related impairment in anterograde memory. However, the locus of this adverse effect has never been described within the context of contemporary learning and memory theory.

    How many years can you take amitriptyline? ›

    Most doctors recommend that you take antidepressants for 6 months to a year after you've stopped feeling depressed. Stopping before then can make depression come back. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking amitriptyline for longer than a few months.

    How long before bed should I take amitriptyline for sleep? ›

    It's advised to take amitriptyline a couple of hours before you want to go to sleep. This way, the sedative effects shouldn't persist when you wake up. When taken for anxiety, depression or pain-relief, the effects may take several weeks to become noticeable.

    Does amitriptyline cause hair loss? ›

    Amitriptyline and hair loss

    As already mentioned, that amitriptyline may cause hair loss. However, it causes hair loss in an extremely small number of cases, perhaps less than 1% of the cases. It is only likely to cause diffuse hair loss on prolonged use.

    Can amitriptyline cause anxiety attacks? ›

    Amitriptyline may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you or your caregiver notice any of these adverse effects, tell your doctor right away.

    Which is better for pain gabapentin or amitriptyline? ›

    Gabapentin produced greater pain reductions than amitriptyline (mean final scores were 1.9 vs. 1.3 points below baseline scores; P = 0.026). Decreases in paresthesia scores also were in favor of gabapentin (1.8 vs. 0.9 points; P = 0.004).

    Is amitriptyline used for anxiety? ›

    Amitriptyline (am-ee-trip-tuh-leen) is a type of drug called a tricyclic antidepressant. These drugs were first created to treat anxiety and depression. But when taken at a low dose, it's also good for treating pain, especially pain caused by damage to your nerves.

    Is amitriptyline used for anxiety attacks? ›

    Amitriptyline (Elavil)

    Helpful for panic attacks, generalized anxiety, PTSD and depression. Causes less potential for insomnia. Is sometimes used when patients are having trouble sleeping, because of its sedating effects.

    What is the best painkiller to take with amitriptyline? ›

    Painkillers with amitriptyline

    If you need to take a painkiller it's safe to take paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen with amitriptyline. However, it's best to avoid taking co-codamol, codeine or other opioid painkillers because these could worsen any drowsiness or constipation that you may be experiencing.

    Is tramadol stronger than amitriptyline? ›

    Even though many studies have not been conducted to compare the effectiveness of Amitriptyline and Tramadol directly, experts believe tramadol is more effective than Amitriptyline for certain kinds of pain. This may include pain from an ischaemic origin.

    What kind of pain does amitriptyline treat? ›

    Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that is widely used to treat chronic neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage). It is recommended as a first line treatment in many guidelines. Neuropathic pain can be treated with antidepressant drugs in doses below those at which the drugs act as antidepressants.

    Videos

    1. Treatment of Psychosis in Children and Adolescents: Antipsychotic Dosing and Side Effects
    (Psychopharmacology Institute)
    2. SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram
    (JJ Medicine)
    3. Use of Multiple Antipsychotics Simultaneously—Is It Ever Useful
    (McLeanHospital)
    4. Pharmacology - ANTIDEPRESSANTS - SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, Lithium ( MADE EASY)
    (Speed Pharmacology)
    5. Module 5: Specific Drug Classes: Focus on Adverse Effects
    (CriticalThinkRx)
    6. Medical Therapy in Epilepsy: Treatment, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
    (Epilepsy Foundation)
    Top Articles
    Latest Posts
    Article information

    Author: Greg O'Connell

    Last Updated: 03/11/2023

    Views: 6688

    Rating: 4.1 / 5 (62 voted)

    Reviews: 93% of readers found this page helpful

    Author information

    Name: Greg O'Connell

    Birthday: 1992-01-10

    Address: Suite 517 2436 Jefferey Pass, Shanitaside, UT 27519

    Phone: +2614651609714

    Job: Education Developer

    Hobby: Cooking, Gambling, Pottery, Shooting, Baseball, Singing, Snowboarding

    Introduction: My name is Greg O'Connell, I am a delightful, colorful, talented, kind, lively, modern, tender person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.