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Drug Interactions between amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and Valproate Sodium

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

valproic acid clarithromycin

Applies to: Valproate Sodium (valproic acid) and amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

Before using valproic acid, tell your doctor if you also use clarithromycin. This combination may cause restlessness, seizures, tremors, slurred speech, staggering walk, and feeling light-headed or fainting. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. Avoid driving until you know how the medications will affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate

clarithromycin lansoprazole

Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

Clarithromycin may increase the blood levels and side effects of lansoprazole in some people. Contact your doctor if you experience diarrhea or other intestinal problems. You may need a dose adjustment if you take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Minor

amoxicillin clarithromycin

Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

valproic acid food

Applies to: Valproate Sodium (valproic acid)

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of valproic acid such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with valproic acid. Do not use more than the recommended dose of valproic acid, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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Minor

clarithromycin food

Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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