Drug interactions
Amitriptyline + Brivaracetam
Severity: Minor
Amitriptyline and Brivaracetam: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can cause somnolence, dizziness and impaired coordination, and combined use may increase these effects. Tricyclics can also lower the seizure threshold, which may counter the antiseizure effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amitriptyline and Brivaracetam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amitriptyline belongs to Central Nervous System; Brivaracetam belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects, with tricyclic lowering of the seizure threshold.
What to do
Counsel about sedation and driving. Monitor seizure control in patients with epilepsy.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Amitriptyline
- Amitriptyline + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Safinamide Contraindicated
Other interactions of Brivaracetam
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amitriptyline with Brivaracetam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amitriptyline and Brivaracetam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both drugs can cause somnolence, dizziness and impaired coordination, and combined use may increase these effects. Tricyclics can also lower the seizure threshold, which may counter the antiseizure effect.
How serious is the interaction between Amitriptyline and Brivaracetam?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel about sedation and driving. Monitor seizure control in patients with epilepsy.
What other medicines interact with Amitriptyline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amitriptyline with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Methylene blue, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Amitriptyline page.
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