Drug interactions
Brivaracetam + Zolpidem
Severity: Moderate
Brivaracetam and Zolpidem: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Brivaracetam commonly causes somnolence and dizziness, which may be amplified by zolpidem. This can impair alertness, coordination and driving ability.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brivaracetam and Zolpidem 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; Zolpidem belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from SV2A modulation and GABA-A receptor potentiation.
What to do
Use the lowest effective zolpidem dose and monitor for oversedation and dizziness. Counsel patients on avoiding driving until the response 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 Zolpidem
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brivaracetam with Zolpidem?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Brivaracetam and Zolpidem 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 commonly causes somnolence and dizziness, which may be amplified by zolpidem. This can impair alertness, coordination and driving ability.
How serious is the interaction between Brivaracetam and Zolpidem?
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 zolpidem dose and monitor for oversedation and dizziness. Counsel patients on avoiding driving until the response is known.
What other medicines interact with Zolpidem?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Zolpidem with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Zolpidem page.
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