Drug interactions
Nitrendipine + Topiramate
Severity: Minor
Nitrendipine and Topiramate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Topiramate may weakly induce CYP3A4 and could reduce nitrendipine concentrations. Any loss of blood pressure control would likely be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nitrendipine 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
Weak CYP3A4 induction by topiramate may increase the metabolism of nitrendipine.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure when topiramate is started or the dose is changed, and adjust nitrendipine if control worsens.
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 Nitrendipine with Topiramate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nitrendipine 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. Topiramate may weakly induce CYP3A4 and could reduce nitrendipine concentrations. Any loss of blood pressure control would likely be small.
How serious is the interaction between Nitrendipine 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: Monitor blood pressure when topiramate is started or the dose is changed, and adjust nitrendipine if control worsens.
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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