Drug interactions
Ezogabine + Orlistat
Severity: Moderate
Ezogabine and Orlistat: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Orlistat may reduce absorption of some antiepileptic drugs, and seizure breakthrough has been reported with this class. Reduced ezogabine exposure could lead to loss of seizure control.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ezogabine and Orlistat 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.
Ezogabine belongs to Central Nervous System; Orlistat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible reduced absorption due to orlistat-induced fat malabsorption; not firmly established.
What to do
Monitor for increased seizure frequency after starting orlistat. Consider avoiding orlistat in patients with refractory epilepsy.
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 Ezogabine
Other interactions of Orlistat
- Cyclosporin + Orlistat Major
- Orlistat + Triheptanoin Major
- Amiodarone + Orlistat Moderate
- Beta carotene + Orlistat Moderate
- Carbamazepine + Orlistat Moderate
- Cholecalciferol + Orlistat Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ezogabine with Orlistat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Ezogabine and Orlistat 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. Orlistat may reduce absorption of some antiepileptic drugs, and seizure breakthrough has been reported with this class. Reduced ezogabine exposure could lead to loss of seizure control.
How serious is the interaction between Ezogabine and Orlistat?
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 increased seizure frequency after starting orlistat. Consider avoiding orlistat in patients with refractory epilepsy.
What other medicines interact with Ezogabine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ezogabine with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Ezogabine page.
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