Drug interactions
Levetiracetam + Methocarbamol
Severity: Minor
Levetiracetam and Methocarbamol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Levetiracetam frequently causes somnolence, dizziness and fatigue, which methocarbamol may add to. The combination can increase drowsiness and impair coordination and alertness.
What this interaction means in plain words
Levetiracetam and Methocarbamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Levetiracetam belongs to Central Nervous System; Methocarbamol belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects; no pharmacokinetic interaction is expected.
What to do
Monitor for drowsiness and dizziness, especially when starting or raising doses. Advise caution when driving until the response is known.
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 Methocarbamol
Other interactions of Levetiracetam
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Levetiracetam with Methocarbamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Levetiracetam and Methocarbamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Levetiracetam frequently causes somnolence, dizziness and fatigue, which methocarbamol may add to. The combination can increase drowsiness and impair coordination and alertness.
How serious is the interaction between Levetiracetam and Methocarbamol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for drowsiness and dizziness, especially when starting or raising doses. Advise caution when driving until the response is known.
What other medicines interact with Methocarbamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methocarbamol with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Methocarbamol page.
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