Drug Interactions With Tiagabine (Cont.)

Tiagabine Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when tiagabine is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Alcohol
Alcohol can increase your risk of certain side effects of tiagabine, such as drowsiness or dizziness. In general, you should avoid alcohol while taking the medication.
 
Benzodiazepines
Combining benzodiazepines and tiagabine can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness or dizziness. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine can decrease the level of tiagabine in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may recommend a higher tiagabine dosage if you are taking carbamazepine, and may lower your dosage if you stop taking carbamazepine.
 
Phenobarbital
Phenobarbital can decrease the level of tiagabine in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may recommend a higher tiagabine dosage if you are taking phenobarbital, and may lower your dosage if you stop taking phenobarbital.
 
Phenytoin
Phenytoin can decrease the level of tiagabine in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may recommend a higher tiagabine dosage if you are taking phenytoin, and may lower your dosage if you stop taking phenytoin.
 
Primidone
Primidone can decrease the level of tiagabine in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may recommend a higher tiagabine dosage if you are taking primidone, and may lower your dosage if you stop taking primidone.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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