Drug interactions
Brivaracetam + Loratadine
Severity: Minor
Brivaracetam and Loratadine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brivaracetam commonly causes somnolence and dizziness, and loratadine can occasionally cause drowsiness. Taken together they may modestly add to sedation, though loratadine is largely non-sedating at standard doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brivaracetam and Loratadine 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; Loratadine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive central nervous system depressant effects.
What to do
Counsel patients to watch for drowsiness when starting the combination and to avoid driving until the response is known.
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 Loratadine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brivaracetam and Loratadine 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 loratadine can occasionally cause drowsiness. Taken together they may modestly add to sedation, though loratadine is largely non-sedating at standard doses.
How serious is the interaction between Brivaracetam and Loratadine?
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 to watch for drowsiness when starting the combination and to avoid driving until the response is known.
What other medicines interact with Loratadine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Loratadine with, for example, Acrivastine, Amobarbital, Fentanyl. The full list is on the Loratadine page.
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