Drug interactions
Biotin + Oxcarbazepine
Severity: Minor
Biotin and Oxcarbazepine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Some enzyme-inducing antiepileptics are associated with lower biotin levels. Evidence for oxcarbazepine is limited and clinically significant deficiency is uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Biotin and Oxcarbazepine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Biotin belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Oxcarbazepine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
The mechanism is not established; increased biotin catabolism or reduced absorption has been suggested.
What to do
No routine action needed; consider supplementation if deficiency symptoms occur. Note that biotin can interfere with some laboratory immunoassays.
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 Oxcarbazepine
- Cabotegravir + Oxcarbazepine Contraindicated
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- Artemether / lumefantrine + Oxcarbazepine Major
- Atazanavir + Oxcarbazepine Major
- Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Oxcarbazepine Major
- Bictegravir + Oxcarbazepine Major
Other interactions of Biotin
- Biotin + Levothyroxine Moderate
- Azithromycin + Biotin Minor
- Biotin + Carbamazepine Minor
- Biotin + Cefalexin Minor
- Biotin + Erythromycin base Minor
- Biotin + Erythromycin ethylsuccinate Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Biotin with Oxcarbazepine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Biotin and Oxcarbazepine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Some enzyme-inducing antiepileptics are associated with lower biotin levels. Evidence for oxcarbazepine is limited and clinically significant deficiency is uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Biotin and Oxcarbazepine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action needed; consider supplementation if deficiency symptoms occur. Note that biotin can interfere with some laboratory immunoassays.
What other medicines interact with Oxcarbazepine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Oxcarbazepine with, for example, Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine, Artemether / lumefantrine. The full list is on the Oxcarbazepine page.
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