Drug interactions
Desloratadine + Gabapentin
Severity: Minor
Desloratadine and Gabapentin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Desloratadine is relatively non-sedating but can occasionally cause drowsiness, and gabapentin commonly causes sedation and dizziness. Together they may modestly increase CNS depression.
What this interaction means in plain words
Desloratadine and Gabapentin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Desloratadine belongs to Respiratory; Gabapentin belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive central nervous system depressant effects.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Advise patients to watch for drowsiness and to avoid driving if impaired.
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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- Desloratadine + Zuranolone Moderate
- Amifampridine + Desloratadine Minor
- Berotralstat + Desloratadine Minor
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Desloratadine with Gabapentin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Desloratadine and Gabapentin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Desloratadine is relatively non-sedating but can occasionally cause drowsiness, and gabapentin commonly causes sedation and dizziness. Together they may modestly increase CNS depression.
How serious is the interaction between Desloratadine and Gabapentin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed. Advise patients to watch for drowsiness and to avoid driving if impaired.
What other medicines interact with Desloratadine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Desloratadine with, for example, Erdafitinib, Isocarboxazid, Tranylcypromine. The full list is on the Desloratadine page.
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