Rizatriptan/Propranolol Interactions
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Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
The cause of the interaction is not known. Propranolol may increase the effects of rizatriptan.
What might happen:
Your blood level of rizatriptan may increase.
What you should do about this interaction:
If your doctor prescribes these medicines together, it may be necessary to adjust your dose of rizatriptan. Your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines before checking with them first.
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