Drug interactions
Motherwort + Topiramate
Severity: Minor
Motherwort and Topiramate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Motherwort has mild sedative properties that may add to topiramate-related drowsiness. Clinical data are scant and the effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Motherwort and Topiramate 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
Theoretical additive CNS depression; the herbal constituents are not well characterised.
What to do
Advise the patient to watch for increased drowsiness and to avoid driving if affected.
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 Motherwort with Topiramate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Motherwort and Topiramate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Motherwort has mild sedative properties that may add to topiramate-related drowsiness. Clinical data are scant and the effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Motherwort and Topiramate?
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 the patient to watch for increased drowsiness and to avoid driving if affected.
What other medicines interact with Topiramate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Topiramate with, for example, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Buprenorphine long-acting, Buprenorphine subdermal implant. The full list is on the Topiramate page.
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