Drug interactions
Brivaracetam + Entacapone
Severity: Minor
Brivaracetam and Entacapone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brivaracetam commonly causes somnolence and dizziness, and entacapone can add to these effects. The result may be impaired alertness and a higher fall risk, especially in older patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brivaracetam and Entacapone 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; Entacapone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive central nervous system depressant effects.
What to do
Counsel patients on sedation and avoidance of driving until response is known. Reduce the dose if excessive drowsiness occurs.
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 Entacapone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brivaracetam and Entacapone 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 commonly causes somnolence and dizziness, and entacapone can add to these effects. The result may be impaired alertness and a higher fall risk, especially in older patients.
How serious is the interaction between Brivaracetam and Entacapone?
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 patients on sedation and avoidance of driving until response is known. Reduce the dose if excessive drowsiness occurs.
What other medicines interact with Entacapone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Entacapone with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine. The full list is on the Entacapone page.
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