Drug interactions
Lamotrigine + Methylphenidate transdermal
Severity: Minor
Lamotrigine and Methylphenidate transdermal: minor interaction.
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Summary
A pharmacokinetic interaction between methylphenidate and lamotrigine is not well documented. Methylphenidate is not a recognized inhibitor of lamotrigine glucuronidation and a clinically important effect is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lamotrigine and Methylphenidate transdermal 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
The mechanism is not established; any inhibition of lamotrigine metabolism is speculative.
What to do
No routine dose change is needed. Monitor for lamotrigine adverse effects and seizure control if either drug is started or stopped.
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 Lamotrigine with Methylphenidate transdermal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lamotrigine and Methylphenidate transdermal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. A pharmacokinetic interaction between methylphenidate and lamotrigine is not well documented. Methylphenidate is not a recognized inhibitor of lamotrigine glucuronidation and a clinically important effect is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Lamotrigine and Methylphenidate transdermal?
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 dose change is needed. Monitor for lamotrigine adverse effects and seizure control if either drug is started or stopped.
What other medicines interact with Lamotrigine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lamotrigine with, for example, Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol, Divalproex, Dofetilide. The full list is on the Lamotrigine page.
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