Drug interactions
Ganaxolone + Levetiracetam
Severity: Moderate
Ganaxolone and Levetiracetam: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Ganaxolone commonly causes somnolence and sedation, and levetiracetam has similar effects. The combination may increase sedation in patients with epilepsy.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ganaxolone and Levetiracetam 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.
Ganaxolone belongs to Central Nervous System; Levetiracetam belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from a neuroactive steroid GABA-A modulator and an antiepileptic.
What to do
Monitor for somnolence and consider dose reduction of one agent if sedation is excessive. Counsel caregivers about driving and supervision.
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 Levetiracetam
Other interactions of Ganaxolone
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ganaxolone with Levetiracetam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Ganaxolone and Levetiracetam 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. Ganaxolone commonly causes somnolence and sedation, and levetiracetam has similar effects. The combination may increase sedation in patients with epilepsy.
How serious is the interaction between Ganaxolone and Levetiracetam?
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 somnolence and consider dose reduction of one agent if sedation is excessive. Counsel caregivers about driving and supervision.
What other medicines interact with Levetiracetam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Levetiracetam with, for example, Oliceridine, Opium tincture, Sodium oxybate. The full list is on the Levetiracetam page.
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