Sassafras - Aristada (Aripiprazole Lauroxil) Interaction

Interaction Details

Aripiprazole Lauroxil is classified as belonging to the following category: Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of sassafras with drugs with sedative properties may cause additive sedative effects.

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Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

References

• Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

Aripiprazole Lauroxil Overview

• Aripiprazole extended-release injection (Abilify Maintena, Aristada, Aristada Initio) is used alone or in combination with other aripiprazole preparations to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Aripiprazole extended-release injection (Abilify Maintena) is also used for the ongoing treatment of people with bipolar I disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Aripiprazole is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

Sassafras - More Interactions

Sassafras interacts with 272 drugs

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