Drug interactions
Baclofen + Levetiracetam
Severity: Moderate
Baclofen and Levetiracetam: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can cause somnolence, dizziness and fatigue, so together they may further impair alertness and coordination. The effect is mostly pharmacodynamic and usually manageable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Baclofen and Levetiracetam 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.
Baclofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Levetiracetam belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression; levetiracetam has no significant pharmacokinetic interaction with baclofen.
What to do
Monitor for drowsiness, dizziness and falls, especially during dose changes. Advise caution with driving until response is known.
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 Baclofen
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Baclofen with Levetiracetam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Baclofen and Levetiracetam 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. Both drugs can cause somnolence, dizziness and fatigue, so together they may further impair alertness and coordination. The effect is mostly pharmacodynamic and usually manageable.
How serious is the interaction between Baclofen and Levetiracetam?
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 drowsiness, dizziness and falls, especially during dose changes. Advise caution with driving until response is known.
What other medicines interact with Baclofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Baclofen with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Baclofen page.
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