Drug interactions
Levetiracetam + Olopatadine intranasal
Severity: Minor
Levetiracetam and Olopatadine intranasal: minor interaction.
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Summary
Intranasal olopatadine is an antihistamine that can cause somnolence in some users. Combined with levetiracetam, drowsiness may be somewhat increased.
What this interaction means in plain words
Levetiracetam and Olopatadine intranasal 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
Additive mild central nervous system depression (pharmacodynamic).
What to do
Advise patients to note any increased drowsiness before driving. Dosing changes are not usually needed.
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 Levetiracetam with Olopatadine intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Levetiracetam and Olopatadine intranasal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Intranasal olopatadine is an antihistamine that can cause somnolence in some users. Combined with levetiracetam, drowsiness may be somewhat increased.
How serious is the interaction between Levetiracetam and Olopatadine intranasal?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to note any increased drowsiness before driving. Dosing changes are not usually needed.
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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