Drug interactions
Tipranavir + Topiramate
Severity: Minor
Tipranavir and Topiramate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Topiramate is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and tipranavir is given with ritonavir, so any change in tipranavir exposure is expected to be minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Tipranavir 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.
Tipranavir belongs to Anti Virals; Topiramate belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Weak CYP3A4 induction by topiramate is unlikely to overcome ritonavir-mediated inhibition.
What to do
No dose change is needed. Continue routine viral load monitoring.
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 Topiramate
Other interactions of Tipranavir
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- Atorvastatin + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Avanafil + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Cisapride + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Colchicine + Tipranavir Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Tipranavir with Topiramate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Tipranavir 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 is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and tipranavir is given with ritonavir, so any change in tipranavir exposure is expected to be minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Tipranavir 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: No dose change is needed. Continue routine viral load monitoring.
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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