Drug interactions
Gabapentin + Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride
Severity: Minor
Gabapentin and Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral sulfate bowel preparations contain magnesium, which may reduce absorption of oral gabapentin. This could lower gabapentin exposure and weaken seizure or pain control around the time of bowel preparation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gabapentin and Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride 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
Magnesium may bind gabapentin in the gut, reducing its absorption.
What to do
Give gabapentin at least 2 hours after the bowel preparation dose. Watch for loss of seizure or pain control.
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 Gabapentin with Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Gabapentin and Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride 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 sulfate bowel preparations contain magnesium, which may reduce absorption of oral gabapentin. This could lower gabapentin exposure and weaken seizure or pain control around the time of bowel preparation.
How serious is the interaction between Gabapentin and Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give gabapentin at least 2 hours after the bowel preparation dose. Watch for loss of seizure or pain control.
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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