Can you take Clobazam with Levocetirizine?
1 drug interaction and 9 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- clobazam
- levocetirizine
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
cloBAZam levocetirizine
Applies to: clobazam and levocetirizine
Using levocetirizine together with cloBAZam may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Also avoid driving, operating machinery, or engaging in potentially hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination until you know how the medications affect you. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
cloBAZam Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: clobazam
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of cloBAZam 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 cloBAZam. Do not use more than the recommended dose of cloBAZam, 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.
Moderate:
levocetirizine Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: levocetirizine
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of levocetirizine 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 levocetirizine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of levocetirizine, 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.
Disease interactions
7 potential interactions Applies to: 6 conditions, including Depression, Psychosis, Drug Dependence, Renal Dysfunction, and Acute Alcohol Intoxication.
Acute Alcohol Intoxication
Major:
clobazam
cloBAZam has a major potential interaction with Acute Alcohol Intoxication.
The use of benzodiazepines with alcohol is not recommended. Patients with acute alcohol intoxication exhibit depressed vital signs. The central nervous system depressant effects of benzodiazepines may be additive with those of alcohol, and severe respiratory depression and death may occur. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake.
Depression
Moderate:
clobazam
cloBAZam has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.
Benzodiazepines depress the central nervous system and may cause or exacerbate mental depression and cause suicidal behavior and ideation. Episodes of mania and hypomania have also been reported in depressed patients treated with some of these agents. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of depression or other psychiatric disorders. Patients should be monitored for any changes in mood or behavior. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.
Drug Dependence
Major:
clobazam
cloBAZam has a major potential interaction with Drug Dependence.
Benzodiazepines have the potential to cause dependence and abuse. Tolerance as well as physical and psychological dependence can develop, particularly after prolonged use and/or excessive dosages. However, abrupt cessation following continual use of as few as 6 weeks at therapeutic levels has occasionally precipitated withdrawal symptoms. Addiction- prone individuals, such as those with a history of alcohol or substance abuse, should be under careful surveillance when treated with benzodiazepines. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients. After prolonged use or if dependency is suspected, withdrawal of benzodiazepine therapy should be undertaken gradually using a dosage- tapering schedule. If withdrawal symptoms occur, temporary reinstitution of benzodiazepines may be necessary.
Psychosis
Moderate:
clobazam
cloBAZam has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.
Benzodiazepines depress the central nervous system and may cause or exacerbate mental depression and cause suicidal behavior and ideation. Episodes of mania and hypomania have also been reported in depressed patients treated with some of these agents. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of depression or other psychiatric disorders. Patients should be monitored for any changes in mood or behavior. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.
Renal Dysfunction
Major:
levocetirizine
Levocetirizine has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The use of levocetirizine is contraindicated in patients with end-stage renal disease (CrCl < 10 mL/min), and in patients undergoing hemodialysis. It is also contraindicated in pediatric patients (ages 6 months to 11 years) with impaired renal function. Levocetirizine is excreted by the kidneys and the risk of adverse reactions is greater in patients with renal impairment. Caution is advised.
Moderate:
clobazam
cloBAZam has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Benzodiazepines are excreted by the kidneys and should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function and end-stage kidney disease.
Urinary Tract Obstruction
Moderate:
levocetirizine
Levocetirizine has a moderate potential interaction with Urinary Tract Obstruction.
Urinary retention has been reported postmarketing in patients using levocetirizine. Caution is advised in patients with predisposing factors of urinary retention such as patients with prostatic hyperplasia, or spinal cord lesions.
More resources
clobazam
A total of 537 drugs are known to interact with clobazam.
- Clobazam is in the following drug classes: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines.
- Clobazam is used to treat the following conditions:
levocetirizine
A total of 257 drugs are known to interact with levocetirizine.
- Levocetirizine is in the drug class antihistamines.
- Levocetirizine is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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