Evigrade
Major

Bupropion × fluvoxamine

Other antidepressants (NDRI)×SSRI

Mechanism

Fluvoxamine is a weak CYP2D6 inhibitor but a strong CYP2C19 and CYP1A2 inhibitor. Bupropion levels may rise. Both drugs lower the seizure threshold.

Symptoms

Seizures (especially with prior epilepsy or eating disorders), anxiety, insomnia. Agitation possible.

Management

The combination is possible for augmentation. Keep doses low: bupropion ≤300 mg, fluvoxamine ≤100 mg/day. Avoid with prior epilepsy or eating disorders.

Sources

All interactions

Bupropion and fluvoxamine: interaction, management, sources – Evigrade