Drug interactions
Meclizine + Stiripentol
Severity: Moderate
Meclizine and Stiripentol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Stiripentol commonly causes somnolence, and meclizine is a sedating antihistamine. Combined use may increase drowsiness, dizziness and impaired coordination.
What this interaction means in plain words
Meclizine and Stiripentol 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.
Meclizine belongs to Respiratory; Stiripentol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Counsel on sedation and avoidance of driving or alcohol. Monitor for excessive somnolence and reduce meclizine use if needed.
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 Meclizine
Other interactions of Stiripentol
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Meclizine with Stiripentol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Meclizine and Stiripentol 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. Stiripentol commonly causes somnolence, and meclizine is a sedating antihistamine. Combined use may increase drowsiness, dizziness and impaired coordination.
How serious is the interaction between Meclizine and Stiripentol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel on sedation and avoidance of driving or alcohol. Monitor for excessive somnolence and reduce meclizine use if needed.
What other medicines interact with Meclizine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Meclizine with, for example, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Brexanolone. The full list is on the Meclizine page.
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