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A member asked:

I am taking 5mg abilify, (aripiprazole) 150mg nortryptoline 200mg lamictal. i am aware since these meds interact, they all become stronger and and as if i am taking a higher doseage. so what is my real doseages now?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Interaction: Of these medications is such that Abilify (aripiprazole) and nortriptyline cause increased sedation. There isn't a clear interaction on metabolism that actually causes increased blood levels.

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Answered 10/25/2014

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