Drug Interactions With Phenylephrine

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants are among the medications that may cause negative drug interactions with phenylephrine. Some of these interactions could cause high blood pressure and may even lead to life-threatening complications. To avoid any problems, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any possible drug interactions that may apply to you.

Phenylephrine Drug Interactions: An Overview

 Phenylephrine can potentially interact with a number of other medications. Some of the medicines that may lead to phenylephrine drug interactions include (but are not limited to):
 
  • Iobenguane I 123 (AdreView)
     
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), including:

 

 

 

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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