Drug interactions
Brivaracetam + Tasimelteon
Severity: Minor
Brivaracetam and Tasimelteon: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tasimelteon can cause drowsiness and brivaracetam commonly causes somnolence, so combined use may add to daytime sedation. The effect is typically mild.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brivaracetam and Tasimelteon 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; Tasimelteon belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Counsel patients about drowsiness and monitor for excess sedation. No dose change is usually needed.
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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Other interactions of Brivaracetam
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brivaracetam with Tasimelteon?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brivaracetam and Tasimelteon have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tasimelteon can cause drowsiness and brivaracetam commonly causes somnolence, so combined use may add to daytime sedation. The effect is typically mild.
How serious is the interaction between Brivaracetam and Tasimelteon?
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 about drowsiness and monitor for excess sedation. No dose change is usually needed.
What other medicines interact with Brivaracetam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Brivaracetam with, for example, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Sodium oxybate, Acetaminophen / phenyltoloxamine. The full list is on the Brivaracetam page.
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