Perampanel and Alcohol/Food Interactions

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

perampanel - elevated triglycerides

Increased levels of triglycerides have occurred in patients using perampanel. Care should be taken when prescribing this agent to patients with high triglycerides levels, and close monitoring of lipid profile is recommended during therapy.

perampanel - weight gain

Weight gain has occurred with the use of perampanel. Care should be taken when prescribing this agent to patients predisposed to weight gain, and regular monitoring of weight is recommended.