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Drug

Eletriptan

Common brand names:

Relpax

Eletriptan is a member of the selective serotonin receptor agonist family of drugs used to treat, but not prevent, migraine headaches.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

Negative Interactions
1
- Eletriptan
  L-Tryptophan
  Potential Negative Interaction
  Eletriptan works by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain. 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) and L-tryptophan are converted to serotonin in the brain, and taking them with eletriptan could increase eletriptan-induced side effects. However, no interactions have yet been reported with eletriptan and 5-HTP or L-tryptophan.
Explanation Required
1
- Eletriptan
  5-HTP
  Needs Explanation
  Eletriptan works by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain. 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) and L-tryptophan are converted to serotonin in the brain, and taking them with eletriptan could increase eletriptan-induced side effects. However, no interactions have yet been reported with eletriptan and 5-HTP or L-tryptophan.

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