Desyrel Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Desyrel is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Certain Antibiotics or Antifungals
Taking Desyrel with certain antibiotics or antifungals may increase the level of Desyrel in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to lower your
Desyrel dosage to prevent this interaction from occurring.
Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine can decrease the level of Desyrel in your blood, perhaps making Desyrel less effective. To prevent this, your healthcare provider may need to increase your dose of Desyrel if you are taking these medications together.
Delavirdine
Taking Desyrel with
delavirdine may increase the level of Desyrel in your blood, which may increase your risk of side effects. To prevent this, your healthcare provider may need to lower your Desyrel dosage.
Diclofenac
Combining Desyrel with diclofenac may increase the level of Desyrel in your blood, potentially increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to lower your Desyrel dosage to prevent this interaction from occurring.
Digoxin
If digoxin is taken with Desyrel, this may increase the level of digoxin in your blood, possibly increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor the level of digoxin in your blood, especially when starting or stopping Desyrel.
Imatinib
If Desyrel and imatinib are combined, this may increase the level of Desyrel in your blood, potentially increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to lower your Desyrel dosage to prevent this interaction from occurring.