Drug interactions
Brexpiprazole + Methocarbamol
Severity: Minor
Brexpiprazole and Methocarbamol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brexpiprazole can cause somnolence, and methocarbamol adds CNS depressant effects. The combination may increase drowsiness and impair alertness and coordination.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brexpiprazole and Methocarbamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Brexpiprazole belongs to Central Nervous System; Methocarbamol belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Counsel the patient about drowsiness and driving. Reduce the dose of one agent if sedation interferes with daily activities.
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 Methocarbamol
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brexpiprazole with Methocarbamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brexpiprazole and Methocarbamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brexpiprazole can cause somnolence, and methocarbamol adds CNS depressant effects. The combination may increase drowsiness and impair alertness and coordination.
How serious is the interaction between Brexpiprazole and Methocarbamol?
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 the patient about drowsiness and driving. Reduce the dose of one agent if sedation interferes with daily activities.
What other medicines interact with Methocarbamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methocarbamol with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Methocarbamol page.
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