Drug interactions
Amitriptyline + Cenobamate
Severity: Moderate
Amitriptyline and Cenobamate: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Cenobamate commonly causes somnolence and dizziness, and amitriptyline is also sedating, so combined use can worsen drowsiness and impaired coordination. Cenobamate also affects CYP enzymes and may change tricyclic exposure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amitriptyline and Cenobamate can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Amitriptyline belongs to Central Nervous System; Cenobamate belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression, with possible enzyme-mediated effects on amitriptyline metabolism.
What to do
Monitor for sedation, dizziness, and clinical response, and adjust the amitriptyline dose if needed. Warn patients about driving and operating machinery.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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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 Cenobamate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amitriptyline with Cenobamate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Amitriptyline and Cenobamate can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Cenobamate commonly causes somnolence and dizziness, and amitriptyline is also sedating, so combined use can worsen drowsiness and impaired coordination. Cenobamate also affects CYP enzymes and may change tricyclic exposure.
How serious is the interaction between Amitriptyline and Cenobamate?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for sedation, dizziness, and clinical response, and adjust the amitriptyline dose if needed. Warn patients about driving and operating machinery.
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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