Molindone Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
molindone is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Alcohol
Combining alcohol with molindone can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. It is best to avoid alcohol while taking this drug.
Anesthetics
Taking anesthetics with molindone can increase your risk of side effects. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure your healthcare providers know you are taking molindone before you undergo any surgical procedure.
Antidepressant Medications
Combining an
antidepressant with molindone can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking molindone with an antidepressant, as you may need to be monitored more closely.
Barbiturates
Taking a barbiturate with molindone can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before combining molindone with a barbiturate.
Benzodiazepines
Combining molindone with a benzodiazepine can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking molindone with a benzodiazepine.
Narcotics or Opiates
Taking an opiate or narcotic with molindone can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before combining molindone with an opiate or narcotic.