Drug interactions
Ezogabine + Valproic acid
Severity: Minor
Ezogabine and Valproic acid: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ezogabine may produce a small reduction in valproate trough concentrations. This is unlikely to alter seizure control in most patients. Additive dizziness and somnolence may occur.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ezogabine and Valproic acid have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ezogabine belongs to Central Nervous System; Valproic acid belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible modest induction of glucuronidation of valproate by ezogabine.
What to do
No dose adjustment is usually required. Monitor valproate levels and seizure control if clinical response changes.
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 Ezogabine with Valproic acid?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ezogabine and Valproic acid have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ezogabine may produce a small reduction in valproate trough concentrations. This is unlikely to alter seizure control in most patients. Additive dizziness and somnolence may occur.
How serious is the interaction between Ezogabine and Valproic acid?
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 dose adjustment is usually required. Monitor valproate levels and seizure control if clinical response changes.
What other medicines interact with Valproic acid?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Valproic acid with, for example, Ertapenem, Imipenem / cilastatin / relebactam, Imipenem / cilastatin. The full list is on the Valproic acid page.
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