Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois + Naltrexone Hydrochloride And Bupropion Hydrochloride Interaction
Contraindicatedinteraction on record
Description
Concomitant use is contraindicated. Bupropion inhibits re-uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, increasing risk of hypertensive reactions with MAOIs. At least 14 days must elapse between discontinuation of MAOI and initiation of CONTRAVE, and vice versa.
Mechanism
Inhibition of dopamine and norepinephrine re-uptake by bupropion combined with MAOI effects increases hypertensive reaction risk
Source: NLP:naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride