Drug interactions
Brivaracetam + Cyproheptadine
Severity: Minor
Brivaracetam and Cyproheptadine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can cause somnolence and dizziness, so together they may increase drowsiness and impair alertness.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brivaracetam and Cyproheptadine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Brivaracetam belongs to Central Nervous System; Cyproheptadine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Advise caution with driving and machinery, and reduce the dose of one drug if sedation is troublesome.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brivaracetam with Cyproheptadine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brivaracetam and Cyproheptadine 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 and dizziness, so together they may increase drowsiness and impair alertness.
How serious is the interaction between Brivaracetam and Cyproheptadine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise caution with driving and machinery, and reduce the dose of one drug if sedation is troublesome.
What other medicines interact with Cyproheptadine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cyproheptadine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine. The full list is on the Cyproheptadine page.
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