Drug interactions
Brivaracetam + Eszopiclone
Severity: Moderate
Brivaracetam and Eszopiclone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs commonly cause somnolence and dizziness, so combined use can amplify sedation and impair coordination and alertness. Falls and next-day impairment are the main concerns.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brivaracetam and Eszopiclone 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.
Brivaracetam belongs to Central Nervous System; Eszopiclone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Use the lowest effective eszopiclone dose and monitor for oversedation and dizziness. Advise patients to avoid driving until the combined effect 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 Eszopiclone
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brivaracetam with Eszopiclone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Brivaracetam and Eszopiclone 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 commonly cause somnolence and dizziness, so combined use can amplify sedation and impair coordination and alertness. Falls and next-day impairment are the main concerns.
How serious is the interaction between Brivaracetam and Eszopiclone?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective eszopiclone dose and monitor for oversedation and dizziness. Advise patients to avoid driving until the combined effect is known.
What other medicines interact with Eszopiclone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eszopiclone with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Eszopiclone page.
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