Drug interactions
Gabapentin + Sodium bicarbonate
Severity: Minor
Gabapentin and Sodium bicarbonate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral sodium bicarbonate is not a documented clinically important interaction with gabapentin; the gabapentin label specifically cites aluminum/magnesium antacids as reducing its bioavailability. A meaningful effect from bicarbonate is unproven.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gabapentin and Sodium bicarbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Gabapentin belongs to Central Nervous System; Sodium bicarbonate belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible reduced oral absorption of gabapentin with antacids; not established for sodium bicarbonate.
What to do
No routine action is needed, but taking gabapentin about 2 hours after the antacid is a reasonable precaution if loss of effect is suspected.
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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Other interactions of Gabapentin
Other interactions of Sodium bicarbonate
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- Carbonyl iron + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Cefditoren + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Gabapentin with Sodium bicarbonate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Gabapentin and Sodium bicarbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral sodium bicarbonate is not a documented clinically important interaction with gabapentin; the gabapentin label specifically cites aluminum/magnesium antacids as reducing its bioavailability. A meaningful effect from bicarbonate is unproven.
How serious is the interaction between Gabapentin and Sodium bicarbonate?
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 action is needed, but taking gabapentin about 2 hours after the antacid is a reasonable precaution if loss of effect is suspected.
What other medicines interact with Gabapentin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Gabapentin with, for example, Alprazolam, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Gabapentin page.
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