Drug interactions
Dichlorphenamide + Tiagabine
Severity: Minor
Dichlorphenamide and Tiagabine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tiagabine does not lower potassium. Both drugs can cause CNS effects such as dizziness and somnolence, which may be additive.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dichlorphenamide and Tiagabine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible additive CNS effects; no potassium interaction established.
What to do
Counsel patients about dizziness and drowsiness. Adjust doses if CNS effects become troublesome.
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 Dichlorphenamide with Tiagabine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dichlorphenamide and Tiagabine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tiagabine does not lower potassium. Both drugs can cause CNS effects such as dizziness and somnolence, which may be additive.
How serious is the interaction between Dichlorphenamide and Tiagabine?
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 dizziness and drowsiness. Adjust doses if CNS effects become troublesome.
What other medicines interact with Dichlorphenamide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dichlorphenamide with, for example, Acetazolamide, Acetylsalicylic acid, Ammonium chloride. The full list is on the Dichlorphenamide page.
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