imipramine (Rx)

Depression

Outpatient: 75 PO qDay initially; may increase to 150 mg/day gradually; not to exceed 200 mg/day outpatient; may give in divided doses or single dose HS

Inpatient: 100-150 mg/day PO; may increase gradually to 200 mg/day; if no response after 2 weeks, may increase further to 250-300 mg/day; not to exceed 300 mg/day; may give in divided doses or as a single dose at HS

Maintenance dose: 50-100 mg PO qDay

Dosing considerations

• Patients may not see maximum antidepressant effect for >2 weeks

Enuresis

10-25 mg PO qHS initially; may increase by 10-25 mg q1-2Week  

6-12 years: Not to exceed 50 mg or 2.5 mg/kg/day HS

12-14 years: Not to exceed 75 mg/day

Depression (Off-label)

1.5 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr; may increase every 3-4 days by 1 mg/kg; not to exceed 5 mg/kg/day  

Adolescents: 30-40 mg/day PO divided qDay or divided q8hr; not to exceed 100 mg/day

See Black Box Warning

Chronic Pain (Off-label)

0.2-0.4 mg/kg PO qHS; increase by 50% q2-3days to no more than 1-3 mg/kg PO qHS  

Depression

5-50 mg PO qHS; may increase q3days for inpatients and weekly for outpatient; not to exceed 100 mg/day

Dosing considerations

Avoid; strong anticholinergic and sedative effects; may cause orthostatic hypotension (Beers criteria)

Consider alternatives; if must use, initiate with lower initial dose

Contraindicated (18)

• disopyramide

  imipramine and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• dronedarone

  dronedarone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated.
  
  dronedarone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increased potential risk of torsade's de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia.

• eliglustat

  imipramine increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. If coadministered with strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors, reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive and intermediate metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors.

• ibutilide

  imipramine and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• indapamide

  imipramine and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• iobenguane I 123

  imipramine decreases effects of iobenguane I 123 by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. If clinically appropriate, discontinue drugs that decrease uptake of NE for at least 5 half-lives; may cause false-negative imaging results.

• isocarboxazid

  isocarboxazid and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.

• pentamidine

  imipramine and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• phenelzine

  phenelzine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.

• pimozide

  imipramine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• procainamide

  imipramine and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• procarbazine

  procarbazine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Combination is contraindicated within 2 weeks of MAOI use.

• quinidine

  quinidine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• safinamide

  imipramine, safinamide. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome.

• selegiline

  selegiline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Concurrent use or use within 14 days of selegiline treatment is contraindicated

• sotalol

  imipramine and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• thioridazine

  thioridazine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• tranylcypromine

  tranylcypromine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.

Serious - Use Alternative (128)

• albuterol

  imipramine, albuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• amiodarone

  imipramine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amitriptyline

  amitriptyline and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  amitriptyline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amoxapine

  amoxapine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  amoxapine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• apalutamide

  apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP2C19 inducer, with drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered.

• arformoterol

  imipramine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• arsenic trioxide

  imipramine and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  artemether/lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• benzphetamine

  imipramine, benzphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• buspirone

  imipramine and buspirone both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

  imipramine, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

• chlorpromazine

  chlorpromazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ciprofloxacin

  ciprofloxacin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of drugs that can cause QT interval prolongation may result in additive effects and increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. It is important to monitor therapy carefully.

• citalopram

  citalopram and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Citalopram may increase TCA levels. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Potential risk for QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.

• clarithromycin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• clomipramine

  clomipramine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clomipramine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• clonidine

  imipramine decreases effects of clonidine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

• cyclobenzaprine

  imipramine and cyclobenzaprine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dacomitinib

  dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

• dasatinib

  dasatinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desipramine

  desipramine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  desipramine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desvenlafaxine

  imipramine and desvenlafaxine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dexfenfluramine

  imipramine, dexfenfluramine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dexmethylphenidate

  imipramine, dexmethylphenidate. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dextroamphetamine

  imipramine, dextroamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dextromethorphan

  imipramine and dextromethorphan both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• diethylpropion

  imipramine, diethylpropion. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dobutamine

  imipramine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dofetilide

  imipramine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dolasetron

  dolasetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dopamine

  imipramine, dopamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dopexamine

  imipramine, dopexamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• doxepin

  doxepin and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  doxepin and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dronedarone

  imipramine and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• droperidol

  imipramine and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• duloxetine

  duloxetine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• encorafenib

  encorafenib and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ephedrine

  imipramine, ephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• epinephrine

  epinephrine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine, epinephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• epinephrine racemic

  epinephrine racemic and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine, epinephrine racemic. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• erythromycin base

  erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin stearate

  erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• escitalopram

  escitalopram and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fenfluramine

  imipramine, fenfluramine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• fexinidazole

  fexinidazole and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

• fluconazole

  fluconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fluoxetine

  fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  fluoxetine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fluphenazine

  fluphenazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fluvoxamine

  fluvoxamine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• formoterol

  imipramine and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine, formoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• fosamprenavir

  fosamprenavir increases levels of imipramine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• givosiran

  givosiran will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

• granisetron

  granisetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• guanfacine

  imipramine decreases effects of guanfacine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

• haloperidol

  haloperidol will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• iobenguane I 131

  imipramine will decrease the level or effect of iobenguane I 131 by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Based on the mechanism of action of iobenguane, drugs that reduce catecholamine uptake or that deplete catecholamine stores may interfere with iobenguane uptake into cells, and thus, reduce iobenguane efficacy. Discontinue interfering drugs for at least 5 half-lives before administration of either the dosimetry or an iobenguane dose. Do not administer these drugs until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose.

• isoproterenol

  imipramine, isoproterenol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• itraconazole

  imipramine and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ketoconazole

  imipramine and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• levalbuterol

  imipramine, levalbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• levomilnacipran

  levomilnacipran and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• linezolid

  linezolid and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Linezolid may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If linezolid must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last linezolid dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

• lisdexamfetamine

  imipramine, lisdexamfetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• lofepramine

  imipramine and lofepramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and lofepramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lonafarnib

  lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Lonafarnib may increase the AUC and peak concentration of CYP2C19 substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce the CYP2C19 substrate dose in accordance with its approved product labeling.

• lorcaserin

  imipramine and lorcaserin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lumefantrine

  lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• maprotiline

  imipramine and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and maprotiline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mefloquine

  mefloquine increases toxicity of imipramine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.

• meperidine

  imipramine and meperidine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• metaproterenol

  imipramine, metaproterenol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• methamphetamine

  imipramine, methamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• methylene blue

  methylene blue and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Methylene blue may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If methylene blue must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last methylene blue dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

• methylenedioxymethamphetamine

  imipramine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• metoclopramide intranasal

  imipramine, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

• midodrine

  imipramine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• milnacipran

  milnacipran and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• moxifloxacin

  imipramine and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nefazodone

  nefazodone and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• netupitant/palonosetron

  netupitant/palonosetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nilotinib

  imipramine and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• norepinephrine

  imipramine, norepinephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• nortriptyline

  imipramine and nortriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and nortriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• octreotide

  imipramine and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• octreotide (Antidote)

  imipramine and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ondansetron

  ondansetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ozanimod

  ozanimod increases toxicity of imipramine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.

• palonosetron

  palonosetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• paroxetine

  paroxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  paroxetine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pefloxacin

  pefloxacin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• perphenazine

  perphenazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• phendimetrazine

  imipramine, phendimetrazine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phentermine

  imipramine, phentermine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phenylephrine

  imipramine, phenylephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phenylephrine PO

  imipramine, phenylephrine PO. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• pirbuterol

  imipramine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• pitolisant

  imipramine decreases effects of pitolisant by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pitolisant increases histamine levels in the brain; therefore, H1 receptor antagonists that cross the blood-brain barrier may reduce the efficacy of pitolisant.

• promazine

  promazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• propylhexedrine

  imipramine, propylhexedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• protriptyline

  imipramine and protriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and protriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pseudoephedrine

  imipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• quinidine

  quinidine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rasagiline

  rasagiline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Severe CNS toxicity associated with hyperpyrexia has been reported with the combined treatment of an antidepressant and rasagiline. Avoid combination within 14 days of MAOI use.

• salmeterol

  imipramine, salmeterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• selegiline transdermal

  selegiline transdermal and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• selinexor

  selinexor, imipramine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

• sertraline

  sertraline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sodium oxybate

  imipramine, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

• St John's Wort

  imipramine and St John's Wort both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tedizolid

  tedizolid, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. both increase serotonin levels; increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

• terbutaline

  imipramine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• thioridazine

  thioridazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• toremifene

  imipramine and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.

• trazodone

  imipramine and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  trazodone and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• trifluoperazine

  trifluoperazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• trimipramine

  imipramine and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and trimipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  imipramine and umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution if vilanterol coadministered with MAOIs or TCAs, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of these drugs; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated

• vandetanib

  imipramine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

• venlafaxine

  venlafaxine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  imipramine and vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution if vilanterol coadministered with MAOIs or TCAs, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of these drugs; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated

• vilazodone

  imipramine, vilazodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy should be discontinued immediately if signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome emerge and supportive symptomatic treatment should be initiated. .

• vortioxetine

  imipramine, vortioxetine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• xylometazoline

  imipramine, xylometazoline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• yohimbe

  yohimbe, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. May cause increase or decrease in blood pressure.

• yohimbine

  imipramine, yohimbine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• ziprasidone

  imipramine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

Monitor Closely (377)

• 5-HTP

  imipramine and 5-HTP both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• abiraterone

  abiraterone increases levels of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

• abobotulinumtoxinA

  abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of imipramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. .

• aclidinium

  aclidinium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• albuterol

  imipramine increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfentanil

  alfentanil and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• almotriptan

  almotriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• alprazolam

  alprazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amifampridine

  imipramine increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.

• amiodarone

  amiodarone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amisulpride

  imipramine and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

• amitriptyline

  amitriptyline and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amitriptyline and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amobarbital

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  amobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amoxapine

  amoxapine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amoxapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• anticholinergic/sedative combos

  anticholinergic/sedative combos and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• apomorphine

  imipramine and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aprepitant

  aprepitant will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• arformoterol

  imipramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aripiprazole

  aripiprazole and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• armodafinil

  armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  armodafinil will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• asenapine

  asenapine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atazanavir

  atazanavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  atazanavir increases levels of imipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atracurium

  atracurium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atropine

  atropine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atropine IV/IM

  atropine IV/IM and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• azelastine

  azelastine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• azithromycin

  imipramine and azithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• baclofen

  baclofen and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• belladonna alkaloids

  belladonna alkaloids and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• belladonna and opium

  belladonna and opium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  belladonna and opium and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• benperidol

  benperidol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

  benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

• benzphetamine

  imipramine increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• benztropine

  benztropine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic adverse effects may be seen with concurrent use.

• bethanechol

  bethanechol increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bortezomib

  bortezomib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brexpiprazole

  imipramine will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor PLUS a strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

• brompheniramine

  brompheniramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine

  buprenorphine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine buccal

  buprenorphine buccal and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  imipramine, buprenorphine subdermal implant. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  imipramine, buprenorphine, long-acting injection. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.

• bupropion

  bupropion will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases toxicity of bupropion by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May lower seizure threshold; keep bupropion dose as low as possible.

• butabarbital

  butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  butabarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butalbital

  butalbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  butalbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  butalbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  butalbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butorphanol

  butorphanol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• caffeine

  imipramine increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cannabidiol

  cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of sensitive CYP2C19 substrates, as clinically appropriate, when coadministered with cannabidiol.

• carbachol

  carbachol increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carbamazepine

  carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carbinoxamine

  carbinoxamine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carisoprodol

  carisoprodol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• celecoxib

  celecoxib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cenobamate

  cenobamate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider a dose reduction of CYP2C19 substrates, as clinically appropriate, when used concomitantly with cenobamate.

• cevimeline

  cevimeline increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chloral hydrate

  chloral hydrate and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlordiazepoxide

  chlordiazepoxide and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chloroquine

  chloroquine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpheniramine

  chlorpheniramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpromazine

  chlorpromazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorzoxazone

  chlorzoxazone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cholestyramine

  cholestyramine decreases levels of imipramine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cigarette smoking

  cigarette smoking will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cimetidine

  cimetidine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cimetidine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cimetidine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cinnarizine

  cinnarizine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cisatracurium

  cisatracurium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clemastine

  clemastine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clobazam

  clobazam will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lower doses of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 may be required when used concomitantly.
  
  imipramine, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

• clomipramine

  clomipramine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clomipramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clonazepam

  clonazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clorazepate

  clorazepate and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clozapine

  clozapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cobicistat

  cobicistat will increase the level or effect of imipramine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Carefully titrate dose of the antidepressant to the desired effect, including using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose, and monitor its response during coadministration with TCAs and cobicistat.

• cocaine

  imipramine and cocaine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• codeine

  codeine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine decreases effects of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Prevents conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine.

• conivaptan

  conivaptan will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclizine

  cyclizine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cyclizine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclobenzaprine

  cyclobenzaprine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cyclobenzaprine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclosporine

  cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyproheptadine

  cyproheptadine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dantrolene

  dantrolene and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• daridorexant

  imipramine and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

• darifenacin

  darifenacin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  darifenacin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  darifenacin and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• darunavir

  darunavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with SSRIs, TCAs, or trazodone may require dose titration of antidepressant to desired effect (eg, using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose). Monitor for antidepressant response.

• dasatinib

  imipramine and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• debrisoquine

  imipramine decreases effects of debrisoquine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

• degarelix

  degarelix and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• desflurane

  desflurane and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  desflurane and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• desipramine

  desipramine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  desipramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• desvenlafaxine

  desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mg

• deutetrabenazine

  imipramine and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  deutetrabenazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexchlorpheniramine

  dexchlorpheniramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexfenfluramine

  imipramine increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and dexfenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• dexmedetomidine

  dexmedetomidine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmethylphenidate

  imipramine increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dextroamphetamine

  imipramine increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and dextroamphetamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  imipramine increases effects of dextroamphetamine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dextromoramide

  dextromoramide and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diamorphine

  diamorphine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam

  diazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam intranasal

  diazepam intranasal, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.

• dicyclomine

  dicyclomine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diethylpropion

  imipramine increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• difelikefalin

  difelikefalin and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• difenoxin hcl

  difenoxin hcl and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dihydroergotamine

  imipramine and dihydroergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• dihydroergotamine intranasal

  imipramine and dihydroergotamine intranasal both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• diltiazem

  diltiazem will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dimenhydrinate

  dimenhydrinate and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diphenhydramine

  diphenhydramine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  diphenhydramine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  diphenhydramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diphenoxylate hcl

  diphenoxylate hcl and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dipipanone

  dipipanone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dobutamine

  imipramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dolasetron

  imipramine and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• donepezil

  donepezil increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  donepezil and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopamine

  imipramine increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopexamine

  imipramine increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxepin

  doxepin and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  doxepin and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxylamine

  doxylamine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• droperidol

  droperidol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• duloxetine

  duloxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• echothiophate iodide

  echothiophate iodide increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• efavirenz

  efavirenz will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  efavirenz and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• elagolix

  elagolix will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor. Caution with sensitive CYP2C19 substrates.

• eletriptan

  eletriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• eliglustat

  eliglustat increases levels of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

• entrectinib

  entrectinib and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ephedrine

  imipramine increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases effects of ephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine

  imipramine increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases effects of epinephrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine inhaled

  imipramine and epinephrine inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate epinephrine effect on cardiovascular system.

• epinephrine racemic

  imipramine increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases effects of epinephrine racemic by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ergotamine

  imipramine and ergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• eribulin

  eribulin and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin base

  erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin stearate

  erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• esketamine intranasal

  esketamine intranasal, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• esomeprazole

  esomeprazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estazolam

  estazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethanol

  imipramine and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etomidate

  etomidate and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etravirine

  etravirine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fedratinib

  fedratinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates as necessary.
  
  fedratinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

• felbamate

  felbamate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• felodipine

  felodipine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenfluramine

  imipramine increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and fenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  fenfluramine, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with drugs that increase serotoninergic effects may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

• fesoterodine

  fesoterodine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fexinidazole

  fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fingolimod

  fingolimod and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flavoxate

  flavoxate and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flecainide

  imipramine and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fluconazole

  fluconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluoxetine

  imipramine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fluphenazine

  fluphenazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flurazepam

  flurazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluvoxamine

  fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• formoterol

  imipramine increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fosamprenavir

  fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• foscarnet

  imipramine and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fosphenytoin

  fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• frovatriptan

  frovatriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• gabapentin

  gabapentin, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• gabapentin enacarbil

  gabapentin enacarbil, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• galantamine

  galantamine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gemifloxacin

  gemifloxacin and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glycopyrrolate

  glycopyrrolate and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases levels of glycopyrrolate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glycopyrrolate inhaled

  glycopyrrolate inhaled and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases levels of glycopyrrolate inhaled by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glycopyrronium tosylate topical

  glycopyrronium tosylate topical, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glycopyrronium tosylate topical with other anticholinergic medications may result in additive anticholinergic adverse effects.

• grapefruit

  grapefruit will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• haloperidol

  haloperidol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• henbane

  henbane and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• homatropine

  homatropine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• huperzine A

  huperzine A increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydrocodone

  hydrocodone, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

• hydromorphone

  hydromorphone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydroxyzine

  hydroxyzine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hyoscyamine

  hyoscyamine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hyoscyamine spray

  hyoscyamine spray and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• iloperidone

  imipramine and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  iloperidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• imatinib

  imatinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indacaterol, inhaled

  indacaterol, inhaled, imipramine. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Indacaterol should be administered with extreme caution to patients treated with TCAs. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

• indinavir

  indinavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ipratropium

  ipratropium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to the poor systemic absorption of ipratropium, interaction unlikely at regularly recommended dosages.

• isoniazid

  isoniazid will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  isoniazid will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and isoniazid both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• isoproterenol

  imipramine increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketamine

  ketamine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketoconazole

  ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketotifen, ophthalmic

  imipramine and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• L-tryptophan

  imipramine and L-tryptophan both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• lapatinib

  imipramine and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• lasmiditan

  lasmiditan, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.
  
  imipramine increases effects of lasmiditan by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may increase risk of serotonin syndrome.

• lemborexant

  lemborexant, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.

• letermovir

  letermovir increases levels of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levalbuterol

  imipramine increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levofloxacin

  imipramine and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• levorphanol

  levorphanol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lisdexamfetamine

  imipramine increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine, lisdexamfetamine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue along with concomitant serotonergic drug(s).

• lithium

  imipramine and lithium both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• lofepramine

  imipramine and lofepramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lofexidine

  imipramine and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine decreases effects of lofexidine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loprazolam

  loprazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lorazepam

  lorazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lorcaserin

  lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lormetazepam

  lormetazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loxapine

  loxapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loxapine inhaled

  loxapine inhaled and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lsd

  imipramine and lsd both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  lumacaftor/ivacaftor, imipramine. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. In vitro studies suggest that lumacaftor may induce and ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C19 substrates. .

• lurasidone

  lurasidone, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for additive CNS effects ; Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

• maprotiline

  imipramine and maprotiline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• maraviroc

  maraviroc will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• marijuana

  marijuana will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meclizine

  meclizine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• melatonin

  imipramine and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meperidine

  meperidine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meprobamate

  imipramine and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metaproterenol

  imipramine increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metaxalone

  metaxalone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methadone

  imipramine and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  methadone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methamphetamine

  imipramine increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methocarbamol

  methocarbamol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methscopolamine

  methscopolamine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylenedioxymethamphetamine

  imipramine increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylphenidate

  imipramine, methylphenidate. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• mexiletine

  mexiletine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• midazolam

  midazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• midazolam intranasal

  midazolam intranasal, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

• midodrine

  imipramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mirabegron

  mirabegron will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mirtazapine

  imipramine and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and mirtazapine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• modafinil

  modafinil will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  modafinil will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• morphine

  morphine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and morphine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• motherwort

  imipramine and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• moxonidine

  imipramine and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nabilone

  imipramine and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nalbuphine

  nalbuphine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• naratriptan

  naratriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• nefazodone

  nefazodone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nefopam

  nefopam, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use combination with caution.

• nelfinavir

  nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• neostigmine

  neostigmine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nilotinib

  nilotinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• norepinephrine

  imipramine increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases effects of norepinephrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nortriptyline

  imipramine and nortriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ofloxacin

  imipramine and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• olanzapine

  olanzapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oliceridine

  imipramine will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.
  
  imipramine, oliceridine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  imipramine increases toxicity of oliceridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. Monitor for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility if oliceridine is coadministered with anticholinergics.

• olodaterol inhaled

  imipramine and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. TCAs prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

• omeprazole

  omeprazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• onabotulinumtoxinA

  onabotulinumtoxinA and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• opium tincture

  opium tincture and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• orphenadrine

  imipramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  orphenadrine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxazepam

  oxazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxcarbazepine

  oxcarbazepine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxybutynin

  oxybutynin and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxybutynin topical

  oxybutynin topical and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxybutynin transdermal

  oxybutynin transdermal and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxycodone

  oxycodone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxymetazoline intranasal

  imipramine increases effects of oxymetazoline intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. TCAs inhibit norepinephrine uptake in adrenergic neurons, thereby increasing synaptic norepinephrine levels. Coadministration with alpha1 agonists may cause increased adrenergic receptor stimulation. When oxymetazoline is combined with intranasal tetracaine for dental anesthesia, avoid or use alternant anesthetic in patients taking TCAs.

• oxymorphone

  oxymorphone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paliperidone

  imipramine and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  paliperidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pancuronium

  pancuronium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• papaveretum

  papaveretum and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• papaverine

  imipramine and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• parecoxib

  parecoxib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  parecoxib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paroxetine

  imipramine and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• pazopanib

  imipramine and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• peginterferon alfa 2a

  peginterferon alfa 2a will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• peginterferon alfa 2b

  peginterferon alfa 2b, imipramine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2D6 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. Peginterferon alpha-2b may increase or decrease levels of CYP2D6 substrate.

• pentazocine

  pentazocine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and pentazocine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• pentobarbital

  pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  pentobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• perphenazine

  perphenazine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  perphenazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phendimetrazine

  imipramine increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenobarbital

  phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  phenobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phentermine

  imipramine increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenylephrine

  imipramine increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenylephrine ophthalmic

  imipramine, phenylephrine ophthalmic. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phenylephrine PO

  imipramine increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

• phenytoin

  phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider phenytoin serum levels if a tricyclic antidepressant is added to therapy or if the patient begins to exhibit signs of toxicity; lower doses of phenytoin may be required. If phenytoin is added to tricyclic antidepressant therapy, monitor for clinical efficacy of the tricyclic agent. Tricyclic antidepressants when given concomitantly with anticonvulsants can increase CNS depression.

• pholcodine

  imipramine and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• physostigmine

  physostigmine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pilocarpine

  pilocarpine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pimozide

  pimozide and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pipemidic acid

  pipemidic acid will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pirbuterol

  imipramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• posaconazole

  imipramine and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• pralidoxime

  pralidoxime and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pregabalin

  pregabalin, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• primidone

  primidone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  primidone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  primidone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  primidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prochlorperazine

  prochlorperazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  prochlorperazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• promethazine

  promethazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  promethazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propafenone

  propafenone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propantheline

  propantheline and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propofol

  propofol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propylhexedrine

  imipramine increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• protriptyline

  imipramine and protriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pyridostigmine

  pyridostigmine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quazepam

  quazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quetiapine

  quetiapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinacrine

  quinacrine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ramelteon

  imipramine and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ranolazine

  ranolazine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• rapacuronium

  rapacuronium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• remifentanil

  imipramine, remifentanil. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. May also increase risk of serotonin syndrome.

• remimazolam

  remimazolam, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

• ribociclib

  ribociclib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifabutin

  rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  rifabutin decreases levels of imipramine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifampin

  rifampin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  rifampin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  rifampin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifapentine

  rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• risperidone

  imipramine and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  risperidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ritonavir

  ritonavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ritonavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rizatriptan

  rizatriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• rocuronium

  rocuronium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rolapitant

  rolapitant will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.

• romidepsin

  imipramine and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• rucaparib

  rucaparib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP2C19 substrates, if clinically indicated.

• salmeterol

  imipramine increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• SAMe

  imipramine and SAMe both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• scopolamine

  scopolamine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• scullcap

  imipramine and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• secobarbital

  secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  secobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sertraline

  sertraline will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• sevoflurane

  sevoflurane and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• shepherd's purse

  imipramine and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• smoking

  smoking will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

  sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases effects of imipramine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases effects of imipramine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

  imipramine, sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.

• solifenacin

  solifenacin and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• St John's Wort

  St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• stiripentol

  stiripentol will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of CYP2C19 substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.
  
  stiripentol, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

• succinylcholine

  succinylcholine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil

  sufentanil and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil SL

  sufentanil SL, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

• sulfamethoxazole

  imipramine and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• sumatriptan

  sumatriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• sumatriptan intranasal

  sumatriptan intranasal and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• suvorexant

  suvorexant and imipramine both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustments of suvorexant and concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary

• tamsulosin

  imipramine increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tapentadol

  tapentadol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and tapentadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• tecovirimat

  tecovirimat will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak inhibitor of CYP2C8 and CYP2C19. Monitor for adverse effects if coadministered with sensitive substrates of these enzymes.

• telavancin

  imipramine and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• temazepam

  temazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbinafine

  terbinafine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.

• terbutaline

  imipramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thioridazine

  thioridazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thiothixene

  thiothixene and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tiotropium

  tiotropium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tipranavir

  tipranavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tobacco use

  tobacco use will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolterodine

  tolterodine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• topiramate

  imipramine and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• tramadol

  tramadol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and tramadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trazodone

  imipramine and trazodone both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triazolam

  triazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triclabendazole

  triclabendazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If plasma concentrations of the CYP2C19 substrates are elevated during triclabendazole, recheck plasma concentration of the CYP2C19 substrates after discontinuation of triclabendazole.

• triclofos

  triclofos and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trifluoperazine

  trifluoperazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trihexyphenidyl

  trihexyphenidyl and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.

• trimethoprim

  imipramine and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trimipramine

  imipramine and trimipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triprolidine

  triprolidine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tropisetron

  imipramine and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trospium chloride

  trospium chloride and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• valerian

  valerian and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vecuronium

  vecuronium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• venlafaxine

  venlafaxine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• verapamil

  verapamil will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  verapamil will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. TCA level may be increased.

• voriconazole

  voriconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• xylometazoline

  imipramine increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• yohimbine

  imipramine increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ziconotide

  imipramine and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zileuton

  zileuton will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ziprasidone

  ziprasidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zolmitriptan

  zolmitriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

Minor (105)

• acarbose

  imipramine increases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amobarbital

  amobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• armodafinil

  armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atropine

  imipramine increases levels of atropine by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atropine IV/IM

  imipramine increases levels of atropine IV/IM by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

  bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• benazepril

  imipramine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• bosentan

  bosentan will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• brimonidine

  imipramine decreases effects of brimonidine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• budesonide

  budesonide will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• butabarbital

  butabarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• butalbital

  butalbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• captopril

  imipramine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• carbamazepine

  carbamazepine decreases levels of imipramine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorpromazine

  imipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• chlorpropamide

  imipramine increases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• colestipol

  colestipol decreases levels of imipramine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• conjugated estrogens

  conjugated estrogens, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• conjugated estrogens, vaginal

  conjugated estrogens, vaginal, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• cortisone

  cortisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• deferasirox

  deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• desflurane

  desflurane, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• dexamethasone

  dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dexmethylphenidate

  dexmethylphenidate increases effects of imipramine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• DHEA, herbal

  DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• efavirenz

  efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• estradiol

  estradiol, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• estrogens conjugated synthetic

  estrogens conjugated synthetic, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• estrogens esterified

  estrogens esterified, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens may inhibit hepatic metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants. However, interactions are not common.

• estropipate

  estropipate, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• ethanol

  ethanol decreases levels of imipramine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction esp. seen in detoxified alcoholics.

• ethinylestradiol

  ethinylestradiol, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Oxidative metabolism of TCAs may be decreased by ethinyl estradiol. Increased antidepressant serum concentrations may occur. Potential for increased TCA adverse effects.

• etomidate

  etomidate, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• etravirine

  etravirine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• eucalyptus

  imipramine and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fludrocortisone

  fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fluphenazine

  imipramine, fluphenazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, fluphenazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• glimepiride

  imipramine increases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glipizide

  imipramine increases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glyburide

  imipramine increases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• griseofulvin

  griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• hydrocortisone

  hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• hydroxyprogesterone caproate

  hydroxyprogesterone caproate, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• insulin aspart

  imipramine increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin detemir

  imipramine increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin glargine

  imipramine increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin glulisine

  imipramine increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin lispro

  imipramine increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin NPH

  imipramine increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin regular human

  imipramine increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• isoniazid

  isoniazid will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• isoproterenol

  isoproterenol, imipramine. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

• ketamine

  ketamine, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• lithium

  lithium, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of neurotoxicity in geriatric pts. Multiple mechanisms involved.

• lumefantrine

  lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• marijuana

  marijuana will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mestranol

  mestranol, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• metformin

  imipramine increases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• methylprednisolone

  methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metronidazole

  metronidazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miconazole vaginal

  miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miglitol

  imipramine increases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• modafinil

  modafinil will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nateglinide

  imipramine increases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nevirapine

  nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nifedipine

  nifedipine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nilotinib

  nilotinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• oxcarbazepine

  oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• panax ginseng

  panax ginseng increases effects of imipramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pentobarbital

  pentobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• perphenazine

  imipramine, perphenazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, perphenazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• phenobarbital

  phenobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• pioglitazone

  imipramine increases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pleurisy root

  pleurisy root decreases effects of imipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• posaconazole

  posaconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• prednisone

  prednisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• primidone

  primidone, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• prochlorperazine

  imipramine, prochlorperazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, prochlorperazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• progesterone micronized

  progesterone micronized, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• promazine

  imipramine, promazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, promazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• promethazine

  imipramine, promethazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, promethazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• propofol

  propofol, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• quinupristin/dalfopristin

  quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• repaglinide

  imipramine increases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rosiglitazone

  imipramine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rufinamide

  rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sage

  imipramine and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• saxagliptin

  imipramine increases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• secobarbital

  secobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• sevoflurane

  sevoflurane, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• sitagliptin

  imipramine increases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulfamethoxazole

  sulfamethoxazole decreases levels of imipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• thioridazine

  imipramine, thioridazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, thioridazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• tolazamide

  imipramine increases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolbutamide

  imipramine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• topiramate

  topiramate will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• trifluoperazine

  imipramine, trifluoperazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, trifluoperazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• vasopressin

  imipramine increases effects of vasopressin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• verapamil

  verapamil increases levels of imipramine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vildagliptin

  imipramine increases effects of vildagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• voriconazole

  voriconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zafirlukast

  zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zolpidem

  zolpidem, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive CNS depression.

• 5-HTP

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and 5-HTP both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• abiraterone

  Monitor Closely (1)abiraterone increases levels of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

• abobotulinumtoxinA

  Monitor Closely (1)abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of imipramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. .

• acarbose

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aclidinium

  Monitor Closely (1)aclidinium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• albuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, albuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• alfentanil

  Monitor Closely (1)alfentanil and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• almotriptan

  Monitor Closely (1)almotriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• alprazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)alprazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amifampridine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.

• amiodarone

  Monitor Closely (1)amiodarone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amisulpride

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

• amitriptyline

  Monitor Closely (2)amitriptyline and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amitriptyline and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)amitriptyline and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  amitriptyline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amobarbital

  Monitor Closely (4)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  amobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• amoxapine

  Monitor Closely (2)amoxapine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amoxapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)amoxapine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  amoxapine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• anticholinergic/sedative combos

  Monitor Closely (1)anticholinergic/sedative combos and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• apalutamide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP2C19 inducer, with drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered.

• apomorphine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aprepitant

  Monitor Closely (1)aprepitant will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• arformoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• aripiprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)aripiprazole and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• armodafinil

  Monitor Closely (3)armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  armodafinil will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• arsenic trioxide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  artemether/lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• asenapine

  Monitor Closely (1)asenapine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atazanavir

  Monitor Closely (2)atazanavir increases levels of imipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  atazanavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atracurium

  Monitor Closely (1)atracurium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atropine

  Monitor Closely (1)atropine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)imipramine increases levels of atropine by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atropine IV/IM

  Monitor Closely (1)atropine IV/IM and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)imipramine increases levels of atropine IV/IM by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• azelastine

  Monitor Closely (1)azelastine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• azithromycin

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and azithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• baclofen

  Monitor Closely (1)baclofen and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

  Minor (1)bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• belladonna alkaloids

  Monitor Closely (1)belladonna alkaloids and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• belladonna and opium

  Monitor Closely (2)belladonna and opium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  belladonna and opium and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• benazepril

  Minor (1)imipramine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• benperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)benperidol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

  Monitor Closely (1)benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

• benzphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, benzphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• benztropine

  Monitor Closely (1)benztropine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic adverse effects may be seen with concurrent use.

• bethanechol

  Monitor Closely (1)bethanechol increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bortezomib

  Monitor Closely (1)bortezomib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bosentan

  Minor (1)bosentan will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• brexpiprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor PLUS a strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

• brimonidine

  Minor (1)imipramine decreases effects of brimonidine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• brompheniramine

  Monitor Closely (1)brompheniramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• budesonide

  Minor (1)budesonide will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• buprenorphine

  Monitor Closely (1)buprenorphine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine buccal

  Monitor Closely (1)buprenorphine buccal and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine, buprenorphine subdermal implant. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine, buprenorphine, long-acting injection. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.

• bupropion

  Monitor Closely (2)bupropion will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases toxicity of bupropion by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May lower seizure threshold; keep bupropion dose as low as possible.

• buspirone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and buspirone both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• butabarbital

  Monitor Closely (4)butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  butabarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)butabarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• butalbital

  Monitor Closely (4)butalbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  butalbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  butalbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  butalbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)butalbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• butorphanol

  Monitor Closely (1)butorphanol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• caffeine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

• cannabidiol

  Monitor Closely (1)cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of sensitive CYP2C19 substrates, as clinically appropriate, when coadministered with cannabidiol.

• captopril

  Minor (1)imipramine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• carbachol

  Monitor Closely (1)carbachol increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carbamazepine

  Monitor Closely (2)carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)carbamazepine decreases levels of imipramine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• carbinoxamine

  Monitor Closely (1)carbinoxamine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carisoprodol

  Monitor Closely (1)carisoprodol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• celecoxib

  Monitor Closely (1)celecoxib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cenobamate

  Monitor Closely (1)cenobamate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider a dose reduction of CYP2C19 substrates, as clinically appropriate, when used concomitantly with cenobamate.

• cevimeline

  Monitor Closely (1)cevimeline increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chloral hydrate

  Monitor Closely (1)chloral hydrate and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlordiazepoxide

  Monitor Closely (1)chlordiazepoxide and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chloroquine

  Monitor Closely (1)chloroquine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpheniramine

  Monitor Closely (1)chlorpheniramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpromazine

  Monitor Closely (1)chlorpromazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)chlorpromazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (2)imipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• chlorpropamide

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorzoxazone

  Monitor Closely (1)chlorzoxazone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cholestyramine

  Monitor Closely (1)cholestyramine decreases levels of imipramine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cigarette smoking

  Monitor Closely (1)cigarette smoking will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cimetidine

  Monitor Closely (3)cimetidine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cimetidine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cimetidine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cinnarizine

  Monitor Closely (1)cinnarizine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ciprofloxacin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ciprofloxacin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of drugs that can cause QT interval prolongation may result in additive effects and increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. It is important to monitor therapy carefully.

• cisatracurium

  Monitor Closely (1)cisatracurium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• citalopram

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)citalopram and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Citalopram may increase TCA levels. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Potential risk for QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.

• clarithromycin

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• clemastine

  Monitor Closely (1)clemastine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clobazam

  Monitor Closely (2)clobazam will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lower doses of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 may be required when used concomitantly.
  
  imipramine, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

• clomipramine

  Monitor Closely (2)clomipramine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clomipramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clomipramine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clomipramine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• clonazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)clonazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clonidine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine decreases effects of clonidine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

• clorazepate

  Monitor Closely (1)clorazepate and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clozapine

  Monitor Closely (1)clozapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cobicistat

  Monitor Closely (1)cobicistat will increase the level or effect of imipramine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Carefully titrate dose of the antidepressant to the desired effect, including using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose, and monitor its response during coadministration with TCAs and cobicistat.

• cocaine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and cocaine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• codeine

  Monitor Closely (2)codeine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine decreases effects of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Prevents conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine.

• colestipol

  Minor (1)colestipol decreases levels of imipramine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• conivaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)conivaptan will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conjugated estrogens

  Minor (1)conjugated estrogens, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• conjugated estrogens, vaginal

  Minor (1)conjugated estrogens, vaginal, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• cortisone

  Minor (1)cortisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclizine

  Monitor Closely (2)cyclizine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cyclizine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclobenzaprine

  Monitor Closely (2)cyclobenzaprine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cyclobenzaprine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and cyclobenzaprine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cyclosporine

  Monitor Closely (1)cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyproheptadine

  Monitor Closely (1)cyproheptadine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dacomitinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

• dantrolene

  Monitor Closely (1)dantrolene and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• daridorexant

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

• darifenacin

  Monitor Closely (3)darifenacin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  darifenacin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  darifenacin and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• darunavir

  Monitor Closely (1)darunavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with SSRIs, TCAs, or trazodone may require dose titration of antidepressant to desired effect (eg, using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose). Monitor for antidepressant response.

• dasatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)dasatinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• debrisoquine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine decreases effects of debrisoquine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

• deferasirox

  Minor (1)deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• degarelix

  Monitor Closely (1)degarelix and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• desflurane

  Monitor Closely (2)desflurane and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  desflurane and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)desflurane, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• desipramine

  Monitor Closely (2)desipramine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  desipramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)desipramine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  desipramine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desvenlafaxine

  Monitor Closely (1)desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mgSerious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and desvenlafaxine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• deutetrabenazine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  deutetrabenazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexamethasone

  Minor (1)dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dexchlorpheniramine

  Monitor Closely (1)dexchlorpheniramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexfenfluramine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and dexfenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  imipramine increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, dexfenfluramine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dexmedetomidine

  Monitor Closely (1)dexmedetomidine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmethylphenidate

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, dexmethylphenidate. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.Minor (1)dexmethylphenidate increases effects of imipramine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dextroamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (3)imipramine increases effects of dextroamphetamine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and dextroamphetamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  imipramine increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, dextroamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dextromethorphan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and dextromethorphan both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dextromoramide

  Monitor Closely (1)dextromoramide and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• DHEA, herbal

  Minor (1)DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• diamorphine

  Monitor Closely (1)diamorphine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)diazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)diazepam intranasal, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.

• dicyclomine

  Monitor Closely (1)dicyclomine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diethylpropion

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, diethylpropion. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• difelikefalin

  Monitor Closely (1)difelikefalin and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• difenoxin hcl

  Monitor Closely (1)difenoxin hcl and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dihydroergotamine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and dihydroergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• dihydroergotamine intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and dihydroergotamine intranasal both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• diltiazem

  Monitor Closely (1)diltiazem will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dimenhydrinate

  Monitor Closely (1)dimenhydrinate and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diphenhydramine

  Monitor Closely (3)diphenhydramine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  diphenhydramine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  diphenhydramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diphenoxylate hcl

  Monitor Closely (1)diphenoxylate hcl and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dipipanone

  Monitor Closely (1)dipipanone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• disopyramide

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• dobutamine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dofetilide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dolasetron

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)dolasetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• donepezil

  Monitor Closely (2)donepezil and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  donepezil increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopamine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, dopamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dopexamine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, dopexamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• doxepin

  Monitor Closely (2)doxepin and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  doxepin and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)doxepin and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  doxepin and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• doxylamine

  Monitor Closely (1)doxylamine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dronedarone

  Contraindicated (2)dronedarone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated.
  
  dronedarone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increased potential risk of torsade's de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• droperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)droperidol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• duloxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)duloxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)duloxetine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• echothiophate iodide

  Monitor Closely (1)echothiophate iodide increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• efavirenz

  Monitor Closely (2)efavirenz will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  efavirenz and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• elagolix

  Monitor Closely (1)elagolix will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor. Caution with sensitive CYP2C19 substrates.

• eletriptan

  Monitor Closely (1)eletriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• eliglustat

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. If coadministered with strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors, reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive and intermediate metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors.Monitor Closely (1)eliglustat increases levels of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  Monitor Closely (1)elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

• encorafenib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)encorafenib and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• entrectinib

  Monitor Closely (1)entrectinib and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ephedrine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine increases effects of ephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, ephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• epinephrine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine increases effects of epinephrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)epinephrine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine, epinephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• epinephrine inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and epinephrine inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate epinephrine effect on cardiovascular system.

• epinephrine racemic

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine increases effects of epinephrine racemic by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)epinephrine racemic and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine, epinephrine racemic. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• ergotamine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and ergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• eribulin

  Monitor Closely (1)eribulin and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin base

  Monitor Closely (1)erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  Monitor Closely (1)erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  Monitor Closely (1)erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin stearate

  Monitor Closely (1)erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• escitalopram

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)escitalopram and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• esketamine intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)esketamine intranasal, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  Monitor Closely (1)eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• esomeprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)esomeprazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)estazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estradiol

  Minor (1)estradiol, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• estrogens conjugated synthetic

  Minor (1)estrogens conjugated synthetic, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• estrogens esterified

  Minor (1)estrogens esterified, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens may inhibit hepatic metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants. However, interactions are not common.

• estropipate

  Minor (1)estropipate, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• ethanol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ethanol decreases levels of imipramine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction esp. seen in detoxified alcoholics.

• ethinylestradiol

  Minor (1)ethinylestradiol, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Oxidative metabolism of TCAs may be decreased by ethinyl estradiol. Increased antidepressant serum concentrations may occur. Potential for increased TCA adverse effects.

• etomidate

  Monitor Closely (1)etomidate and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)etomidate, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• etravirine

  Monitor Closely (1)etravirine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)etravirine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• eucalyptus

  Minor (1)imipramine and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fedratinib

  Monitor Closely (2)fedratinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates as necessary.
  
  fedratinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

• felbamate

  Monitor Closely (1)felbamate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• felodipine

  Monitor Closely (1)felodipine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenfluramine

  Monitor Closely (3)fenfluramine, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with drugs that increase serotoninergic effects may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
  
  imipramine and fenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  imipramine increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, fenfluramine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• fesoterodine

  Monitor Closely (1)fesoterodine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fexinidazole

  Monitor Closely (1)fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)fexinidazole and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

• fingolimod

  Monitor Closely (1)fingolimod and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flavoxate

  Monitor Closely (1)flavoxate and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flecainide

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fluconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)fluconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  fluconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fludrocortisone

  Minor (1)fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fluoxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (3)fluoxetine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fluphenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)fluphenazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)fluphenazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (2)imipramine, fluphenazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, fluphenazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• flurazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)flurazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluvoxamine

  Monitor Closely (1)fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)fluvoxamine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• formoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine, formoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• fosamprenavir

  Monitor Closely (1)fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)fosamprenavir increases levels of imipramine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• foscarnet

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fosphenytoin

  Monitor Closely (1)fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• frovatriptan

  Monitor Closely (1)frovatriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• gabapentin

  Monitor Closely (1)gabapentin, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• gabapentin enacarbil

  Monitor Closely (1)gabapentin enacarbil, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• galantamine

  Monitor Closely (1)galantamine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gemifloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)gemifloxacin and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• givosiran

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)givosiran will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

• glimepiride

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glipizide

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glyburide

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glycopyrrolate

  Monitor Closely (2)glycopyrrolate and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases levels of glycopyrrolate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glycopyrrolate inhaled

  Monitor Closely (2)glycopyrrolate inhaled and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases levels of glycopyrrolate inhaled by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glycopyrronium tosylate topical

  Monitor Closely (1)glycopyrronium tosylate topical, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glycopyrronium tosylate topical with other anticholinergic medications may result in additive anticholinergic adverse effects.

• granisetron

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)granisetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• grapefruit

  Monitor Closely (1)grapefruit will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• griseofulvin

  Minor (1)griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• guanfacine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine decreases effects of guanfacine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

• haloperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)haloperidol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  haloperidol will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• henbane

  Monitor Closely (1)henbane and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• homatropine

  Monitor Closely (1)homatropine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• huperzine A

  Monitor Closely (1)huperzine A increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydrocodone

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrocodone, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

• hydrocortisone

  Minor (1)hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• hydromorphone

  Monitor Closely (1)hydromorphone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydroxyprogesterone caproate

  Minor (1)hydroxyprogesterone caproate, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• hydroxyzine

  Monitor Closely (1)hydroxyzine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hyoscyamine

  Monitor Closely (1)hyoscyamine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hyoscyamine spray

  Monitor Closely (1)hyoscyamine spray and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ibutilide

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• iloperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  iloperidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• imatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)imatinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indacaterol, inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)indacaterol, inhaled, imipramine. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Indacaterol should be administered with extreme caution to patients treated with TCAs. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

• indapamide

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• indinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)indinavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin aspart

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin detemir

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin glargine

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin glulisine

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin lispro

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin NPH

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin regular human

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• iobenguane I 123

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine decreases effects of iobenguane I 123 by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. If clinically appropriate, discontinue drugs that decrease uptake of NE for at least 5 half-lives; may cause false-negative imaging results.

• iobenguane I 131

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine will decrease the level or effect of iobenguane I 131 by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Based on the mechanism of action of iobenguane, drugs that reduce catecholamine uptake or that deplete catecholamine stores may interfere with iobenguane uptake into cells, and thus, reduce iobenguane efficacy. Discontinue interfering drugs for at least 5 half-lives before administration of either the dosimetry or an iobenguane dose. Do not administer these drugs until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose.

• ipratropium

  Monitor Closely (1)ipratropium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to the poor systemic absorption of ipratropium, interaction unlikely at regularly recommended dosages.

• isocarboxazid

  Contraindicated (1)isocarboxazid and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.

• isoniazid

  Monitor Closely (3)isoniazid will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and isoniazid both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  isoniazid will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)isoniazid will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• isoproterenol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, isoproterenol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.Minor (1)isoproterenol, imipramine. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

• itraconazole

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ketamine

  Monitor Closely (1)ketamine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ketamine, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• ketoconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ketotifen, ophthalmic

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• L-tryptophan

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and L-tryptophan both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• lapatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• lasmiditan

  Monitor Closely (2)lasmiditan, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.
  
  imipramine increases effects of lasmiditan by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may increase risk of serotonin syndrome.

• lemborexant

  Monitor Closely (1)lemborexant, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.

• letermovir

  Monitor Closely (1)letermovir increases levels of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levalbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, levalbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• levofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• levomilnacipran

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)levomilnacipran and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• levorphanol

  Monitor Closely (1)levorphanol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• linezolid

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)linezolid and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Linezolid may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If linezolid must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last linezolid dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

• lisdexamfetamine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine, lisdexamfetamine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue along with concomitant serotonergic drug(s).
  
  imipramine increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, lisdexamfetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• lithium

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and lithium both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)lithium, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of neurotoxicity in geriatric pts. Multiple mechanisms involved.

• lofepramine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and lofepramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and lofepramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and lofepramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lofexidine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine decreases effects of lofexidine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lonafarnib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Lonafarnib may increase the AUC and peak concentration of CYP2C19 substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce the CYP2C19 substrate dose in accordance with its approved product labeling.

• loprazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)loprazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lorazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)lorazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lorcaserin

  Monitor Closely (1)lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and lorcaserin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lormetazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)lormetazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loxapine

  Monitor Closely (1)loxapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loxapine inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)loxapine inhaled and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lsd

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and lsd both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  Monitor Closely (1)lumacaftor/ivacaftor, imipramine. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. In vitro studies suggest that lumacaftor may induce and ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C19 substrates. .

• lumefantrine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lurasidone

  Monitor Closely (1)lurasidone, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for additive CNS effects ; Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

• maprotiline

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and maprotiline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and maprotiline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• maraviroc

  Monitor Closely (1)maraviroc will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• marijuana

  Monitor Closely (2)marijuana will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)marijuana will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• meclizine

  Monitor Closely (1)meclizine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mefloquine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)mefloquine increases toxicity of imipramine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.

• melatonin

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meperidine

  Monitor Closely (1)meperidine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and meperidine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• meprobamate

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mestranol

  Minor (1)mestranol, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• metaproterenol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, metaproterenol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• metaxalone

  Monitor Closely (1)metaxalone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metformin

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• methadone

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  methadone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, methamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• methocarbamol

  Monitor Closely (1)methocarbamol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methscopolamine

  Monitor Closely (1)methscopolamine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylene blue

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)methylene blue and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Methylene blue may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If methylene blue must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last methylene blue dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

• methylenedioxymethamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• methylphenidate

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine, methylphenidate. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• methylprednisolone

  Minor (1)methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metoclopramide intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

• metronidazole

  Minor (1)metronidazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mexiletine

  Monitor Closely (1)mexiletine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• miconazole vaginal

  Minor (1)miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• midazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)midazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• midazolam intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)midazolam intranasal, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

• midodrine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• miglitol

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• milnacipran

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)milnacipran and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mirabegron

  Monitor Closely (1)mirabegron will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mirtazapine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and mirtazapine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  imipramine and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• modafinil

  Monitor Closely (3)modafinil will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  modafinil will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)modafinil will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• morphine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and morphine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  morphine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• motherwort

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• moxifloxacin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• moxonidine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nabilone

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nalbuphine

  Monitor Closely (1)nalbuphine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• naratriptan

  Monitor Closely (1)naratriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• nateglinide

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nefazodone

  Monitor Closely (1)nefazodone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)nefazodone and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nefopam

  Monitor Closely (1)nefopam, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use combination with caution.

• nelfinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• neostigmine

  Monitor Closely (1)neostigmine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• netupitant/palonosetron

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)netupitant/palonosetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nevirapine

  Minor (1)nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nifedipine

  Minor (1)nifedipine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nilotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)nilotinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)nilotinib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• norepinephrine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine increases effects of norepinephrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, norepinephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• nortriptyline

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and nortriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and nortriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and nortriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• octreotide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• octreotide (Antidote)

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• olanzapine

  Monitor Closely (1)olanzapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oliceridine

  Monitor Closely (3)imipramine will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.
  
  imipramine, oliceridine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  imipramine increases toxicity of oliceridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. Monitor for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility if oliceridine is coadministered with anticholinergics.

• olodaterol inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. TCAs prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

• omeprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)omeprazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• onabotulinumtoxinA

  Monitor Closely (1)onabotulinumtoxinA and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ondansetron

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ondansetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• opium tincture

  Monitor Closely (1)opium tincture and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• orphenadrine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  orphenadrine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)oxazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxcarbazepine

  Monitor Closely (1)oxcarbazepine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• oxybutynin

  Monitor Closely (1)oxybutynin and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxybutynin topical

  Monitor Closely (1)oxybutynin topical and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxybutynin transdermal

  Monitor Closely (1)oxybutynin transdermal and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxycodone

  Monitor Closely (1)oxycodone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxymetazoline intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases effects of oxymetazoline intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. TCAs inhibit norepinephrine uptake in adrenergic neurons, thereby increasing synaptic norepinephrine levels. Coadministration with alpha1 agonists may cause increased adrenergic receptor stimulation. When oxymetazoline is combined with intranasal tetracaine for dental anesthesia, avoid or use alternant anesthetic in patients taking TCAs.

• oxymorphone

  Monitor Closely (1)oxymorphone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ozanimod

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ozanimod increases toxicity of imipramine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.

• paliperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  paliperidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• palonosetron

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)palonosetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• panax ginseng

  Minor (1)panax ginseng increases effects of imipramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pancuronium

  Monitor Closely (1)pancuronium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• papaveretum

  Monitor Closely (1)papaveretum and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• papaverine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• parecoxib

  Monitor Closely (2)parecoxib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  parecoxib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paroxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (2)paroxetine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  paroxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pazopanib

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pefloxacin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)pefloxacin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• peginterferon alfa 2a

  Monitor Closely (1)peginterferon alfa 2a will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• peginterferon alfa 2b

  Monitor Closely (1)peginterferon alfa 2b, imipramine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2D6 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. Peginterferon alpha-2b may increase or decrease levels of CYP2D6 substrate.

• pentamidine

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• pentazocine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and pentazocine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  pentazocine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pentobarbital

  Monitor Closely (4)pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  pentobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)pentobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• perphenazine

  Monitor Closely (2)perphenazine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  perphenazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)perphenazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (2)imipramine, perphenazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, perphenazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• phendimetrazine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, phendimetrazine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phenelzine

  Contraindicated (1)phenelzine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.

• phenobarbital

  Monitor Closely (4)phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  phenobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)phenobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• phentermine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, phentermine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phenylephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, phenylephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phenylephrine ophthalmic

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine, phenylephrine ophthalmic. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phenylephrine PO

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, phenylephrine PO. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• phenytoin

  Monitor Closely (1)phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider phenytoin serum levels if a tricyclic antidepressant is added to therapy or if the patient begins to exhibit signs of toxicity; lower doses of phenytoin may be required. If phenytoin is added to tricyclic antidepressant therapy, monitor for clinical efficacy of the tricyclic agent. Tricyclic antidepressants when given concomitantly with anticonvulsants can increase CNS depression.

• pholcodine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• physostigmine

  Monitor Closely (1)physostigmine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pilocarpine

  Monitor Closely (1)pilocarpine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pimozide

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.Monitor Closely (1)pimozide and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pioglitazone

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pipemidic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)pipemidic acid will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pirbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• pitolisant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine decreases effects of pitolisant by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pitolisant increases histamine levels in the brain; therefore, H1 receptor antagonists that cross the blood-brain barrier may reduce the efficacy of pitolisant.

• pleurisy root

  Minor (1)pleurisy root decreases effects of imipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• posaconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)posaconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pralidoxime

  Monitor Closely (1)pralidoxime and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prednisone

  Minor (1)prednisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pregabalin

  Monitor Closely (1)pregabalin, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• primidone

  Monitor Closely (4)primidone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  primidone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  primidone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  primidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)primidone, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• procainamide

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• procarbazine

  Contraindicated (1)procarbazine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Combination is contraindicated within 2 weeks of MAOI use.

• prochlorperazine

  Monitor Closely (2)prochlorperazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  prochlorperazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)imipramine, prochlorperazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, prochlorperazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• progesterone micronized

  Minor (1)progesterone micronized, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

• promazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)promazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (2)imipramine, promazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, promazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• promethazine

  Monitor Closely (2)promethazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  promethazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)imipramine, promethazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, promethazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• propafenone

  Monitor Closely (1)propafenone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propantheline

  Monitor Closely (1)propantheline and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propofol

  Monitor Closely (1)propofol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)propofol, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• propylhexedrine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, propylhexedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• protriptyline

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and protriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and protriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and protriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pseudoephedrine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• pyridostigmine

  Monitor Closely (1)pyridostigmine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)quazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quetiapine

  Monitor Closely (1)quetiapine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinacrine

  Monitor Closely (1)quinacrine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinidine

  Contraindicated (1)quinidine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.Serious - Use Alternative (1)quinidine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• quinupristin/dalfopristin

  Minor (1)quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ramelteon

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ranolazine

  Monitor Closely (2)ranolazine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• rapacuronium

  Monitor Closely (1)rapacuronium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rasagiline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)rasagiline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Severe CNS toxicity associated with hyperpyrexia has been reported with the combined treatment of an antidepressant and rasagiline. Avoid combination within 14 days of MAOI use.

• remifentanil

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine, remifentanil. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. May also increase risk of serotonin syndrome.

• remimazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)remimazolam, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

• repaglinide

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ribociclib

  Monitor Closely (1)ribociclib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifabutin

  Monitor Closely (2)rifabutin decreases levels of imipramine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifampin

  Monitor Closely (3)rifampin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  rifampin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  rifampin will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifapentine

  Monitor Closely (1)rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• risperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  risperidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ritonavir

  Monitor Closely (2)ritonavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ritonavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rizatriptan

  Monitor Closely (1)rizatriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• rocuronium

  Monitor Closely (1)rocuronium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rolapitant

  Monitor Closely (1)rolapitant will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.

• romidepsin

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• rosiglitazone

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rucaparib

  Monitor Closely (1)rucaparib will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP2C19 substrates, if clinically indicated.

• rufinamide

  Minor (1)rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• safinamide

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine, safinamide. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome.

• sage

  Minor (1)imipramine and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• salmeterol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, salmeterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• SAMe

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and SAMe both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• saxagliptin

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• scopolamine

  Monitor Closely (1)scopolamine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• scullcap

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• secobarbital

  Monitor Closely (4)secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  secobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)secobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• selegiline

  Contraindicated (1)selegiline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Concurrent use or use within 14 days of selegiline treatment is contraindicated

• selegiline transdermal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)selegiline transdermal and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• selinexor

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)selinexor, imipramine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

• sertraline

  Monitor Closely (1)sertraline will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)sertraline and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sevoflurane

  Monitor Closely (1)sevoflurane and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)sevoflurane, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

• shepherd's purse

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sitagliptin

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• smoking

  Monitor Closely (1)smoking will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium oxybate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

• sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases effects of imipramine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases effects of imipramine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine, sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.

• solifenacin

  Monitor Closely (1)solifenacin and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sotalol

  Contraindicated (1)imipramine and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• St John's Wort

  Monitor Closely (1)St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and St John's Wort both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• stiripentol

  Monitor Closely (2)stiripentol, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.
  
  stiripentol will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of CYP2C19 substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.

• succinylcholine

  Monitor Closely (1)succinylcholine increases and imipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil

  Monitor Closely (1)sufentanil and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil SL

  Monitor Closely (1)sufentanil SL, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

• sulfamethoxazole

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)sulfamethoxazole decreases levels of imipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sumatriptan

  Monitor Closely (1)sumatriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• sumatriptan intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)sumatriptan intranasal and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• suvorexant

  Monitor Closely (1)suvorexant and imipramine both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustments of suvorexant and concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary

• tamsulosin

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tapentadol

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and tapentadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  tapentadol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tecovirimat

  Monitor Closely (1)tecovirimat will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak inhibitor of CYP2C8 and CYP2C19. Monitor for adverse effects if coadministered with sensitive substrates of these enzymes.

• tedizolid

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)tedizolid, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. both increase serotonin levels; increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

• telavancin

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• temazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)temazepam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbinafine

  Monitor Closely (1)terbinafine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.

• terbutaline

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• thioridazine

  Contraindicated (1)thioridazine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated.Monitor Closely (1)thioridazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)thioridazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (2)imipramine, thioridazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, thioridazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• thiothixene

  Monitor Closely (1)thiothixene and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tiotropium

  Monitor Closely (1)tiotropium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tipranavir

  Monitor Closely (1)tipranavir will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tobacco use

  Monitor Closely (1)tobacco use will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolazamide

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolbutamide

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolterodine

  Monitor Closely (1)tolterodine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• topiramate

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)topiramate will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• toremifene

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.

• tramadol

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and tramadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  tramadol and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tranylcypromine

  Contraindicated (1)tranylcypromine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.

• trazodone

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and trazodone both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  trazodone and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)triazolam and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triclabendazole

  Monitor Closely (1)triclabendazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If plasma concentrations of the CYP2C19 substrates are elevated during triclabendazole, recheck plasma concentration of the CYP2C19 substrates after discontinuation of triclabendazole.

• triclofos

  Monitor Closely (1)triclofos and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trifluoperazine

  Monitor Closely (1)trifluoperazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)trifluoperazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (2)imipramine, trifluoperazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.
  
  imipramine, trifluoperazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

• trihexyphenidyl

  Monitor Closely (1)trihexyphenidyl and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.

• trimethoprim

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trimipramine

  Monitor Closely (2)imipramine and trimipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and trimipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triprolidine

  Monitor Closely (1)triprolidine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tropisetron

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trospium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)trospium chloride and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution if vilanterol coadministered with MAOIs or TCAs, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of these drugs; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated

• valerian

  Monitor Closely (1)valerian and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vandetanib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

• vasopressin

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of vasopressin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vecuronium

  Monitor Closely (1)vecuronium and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

• venlafaxine

  Monitor Closely (2)venlafaxine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)venlafaxine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• verapamil

  Monitor Closely (2)verapamil will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  verapamil will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. TCA level may be increased.Minor (1)verapamil increases levels of imipramine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution if vilanterol coadministered with MAOIs or TCAs, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of these drugs; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated

• vilazodone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, vilazodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy should be discontinued immediately if signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome emerge and supportive symptomatic treatment should be initiated. .

• vildagliptin

  Minor (1)imipramine increases effects of vildagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• voriconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)voriconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imipramine and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)voriconazole will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vortioxetine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, vortioxetine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• xylometazoline

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, xylometazoline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• yohimbe

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)yohimbe, imipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. May cause increase or decrease in blood pressure.

• yohimbine

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine, yohimbine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• zafirlukast

  Minor (1)zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ziconotide

  Monitor Closely (1)imipramine and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zileuton

  Monitor Closely (1)zileuton will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ziprasidone

  Monitor Closely (1)ziprasidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• zolmitriptan

  Monitor Closely (1)zolmitriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• zolpidem

  Minor (1)zolpidem, imipramine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive CNS depression.