Drug interactions
Brivaracetam + Levocetirizine
Severity: Minor
Brivaracetam and Levocetirizine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both agents can cause somnolence and dizziness. Used together, the drowsiness and reduced alertness may be additive.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brivaracetam and Levocetirizine 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; Levocetirizine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects; no pharmacokinetic interaction is established.
What to do
Warn the patient about additive drowsiness and advise against driving until the response is known. Consider a less sedating antihistamine if sedation 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 Levocetirizine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brivaracetam and Levocetirizine 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 agents can cause somnolence and dizziness. Used together, the drowsiness and reduced alertness may be additive.
How serious is the interaction between Brivaracetam and Levocetirizine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Warn the patient about additive drowsiness and advise against driving until the response is known. Consider a less sedating antihistamine if sedation occurs.
What other medicines interact with Levocetirizine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Levocetirizine with, for example, Acrivastine, Asenapine transdermal, Avapritinib. The full list is on the Levocetirizine page.
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