Drug interactions
Escitalopram + Stiripentol
Severity: Moderate
Escitalopram and Stiripentol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Stiripentol inhibits several CYP enzymes including CYP2C19, which would be expected to raise escitalopram concentrations rather than lower them. Higher levels may increase adverse effects such as nausea, sedation and QT prolongation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Escitalopram and Stiripentol 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.
Escitalopram belongs to Central Nervous System; Stiripentol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Stiripentol inhibition of CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 reduces escitalopram metabolism.
What to do
Monitor for escitalopram adverse effects and consider a lower dose. Obtain an ECG if high doses are used or other risk factors for QT prolongation are present.
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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- Escitalopram + Pimozide Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Escitalopram with Stiripentol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Escitalopram and Stiripentol 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. Stiripentol inhibits several CYP enzymes including CYP2C19, which would be expected to raise escitalopram concentrations rather than lower them. Higher levels may increase adverse effects such as nausea, sedation and QT prolongation.
How serious is the interaction between Escitalopram and Stiripentol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for escitalopram adverse effects and consider a lower dose. Obtain an ECG if high doses are used or other risk factors for QT prolongation are present.
What other medicines interact with Escitalopram?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Escitalopram with, for example, Cisapride, Citalopram, Isocarboxazid. The full list is on the Escitalopram page.
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