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Reboxetine

SNRI · Antidepressant

Also known as Reboxetine mesilate

SNRIAntidepressant
CDSCO approvedSchedule H
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
3 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
Use only if potential benefit outweighs risk—limited information available.
FDA category + note
Top interactions
  • OzanimodSevereTextbookG&G 14e · p1119
  • TapentadolSevereTextbookG&G 14e · p462
  • TramadolSevereTextbookG&G 14e · p462

Mechanism

Reboxetine is a selective inhibitor of noradrenaline re-uptake. Inhibition of reuptake enhances neurotransmission by slowing clearance of the transmitter from the synapse and prolonging its dwell-time. This mechanism is presumed to lead to adaptive changes in monoamine systems.

Indications

Major depression

Dosing

Adult
BY MOUTH: 4 mg twice daily for 3–4 weeks, then increased if necessary to 10 mg daily in divided doses.
Renal adjustment
Initial dose 2 mg twice daily, increased according to tolerance.
Hepatic adjustment
Initial dose reduction to 2 mg twice daily, increased according to tolerance.
Max dose
12 mg per day

Contraindications

  • Bipolar disorder
  • History of cardiovascular disease
  • History of epilepsy
  • Prostatic hypertrophy
  • Susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma
  • Urinary retention

Side effects

Common
Accommodation disorderAkathisiaAnxietyAppetite decreasedChillsConstipationDizzinessDry mouthHeadacheHyperhidrosisHypertensionHypotensionInsomniaNauseaPalpitationsParaesthesiaSexual dysfunctionSkin reactionsTachycardiaTaste alteredUrinary disordersUrinary tract infectionVasodilationVomitingMydriasisVertigo
Serious
  • Glaucoma
  • Aggression
  • Hallucination
  • Hyponatraemia
  • Irritability
  • Peripheral coldness
  • Potassium depletion (long term use)
  • Raynaud’s phenomenon
  • Suicidal tendencies
  • Testicular pain

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

Use only if potential benefit outweighs risk—limited information available.

Lactation

Small amount present in milk—use only if potential benefit outweighs risk.

Drug interactions

Ozanimod
Severe
Textbook

Serious hypertensive interactions.

Avoid combining ozanimod with SNRIs due to the potential for serious hypertensive interactions.

Source: G&G 14e · p1119

Tapentadol
Severe
Textbook

Risk of serotonin syndrome.

Monitor closely for signs of serotonin syndrome. Avoid co-administration if possible.

Source: G&G 14e · p462

Tramadol
Severe
Textbook

Can cause serotonin syndrome.

Tramadol should not be used in patients taking SNRIs.

Source: G&G 14e · p462

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Sources: Katzung, BNF·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team