Does salmeterol interact with other medications?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Salmeterol may interact with some other prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Among others, these include: antifungal medications, beta-blockers, diuretics, HIV protease inhibitors, asthma medications and antidepressants, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO). Before starting salmeterol, be sure to tell your doctor about all of the prescription and nonprescription medications you are presently taking, including vitamins, herbs and nutritional supplements.

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