Pimavanserin (Less Than or Equal To 10 mg)/Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors; Interactions

This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking or discontinuing any drug or commencing any course of treatment.

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:

Some medicines may slow down how quickly your liver processes your pimavanserin medicine.

What might happen:

The amount of pimavanserin in your blood may increase and cause more side effects than normal.

What you should do about this interaction:

Make sure your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) know that you are taking these medicines together.Inform your doctor if you notice swelling in your hands or legs, if you feel confused, or start having nausea or vomiting.Let your doctor know right away if you notice an irregular heartbeat(palpitations), or have dizziness or fainting episodes.Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

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