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Does Gabapentin Interact With Tegretol, Prilosec And Clonidine?

Hello, I was released from rehab a week ago for alcoholism. I have been sober 16 days. They sent me home with a bunch of medications and I need to know if they are safe to take together and if I can eliminate some of them. 1. Tegretol 2. Clonidine 3. Remeron 4. Gabapentin (taking previously for hip pain) 5. Strattera 6. Prilosec (taking for 20 yrs for acid reflux) Any insight would be great, Thanks
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Yes, Gabapentin may cause harmful interactions if taken along with Tegretol, Clonidine, and Remeron. If taken together Gabapentin may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating, impaired thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. You should avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, swimming or operating hazardous machinery.

Taking Remeron together with Strattera can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). 

You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizzinesslightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Does Gabapentin Interact With Tegretol, Prilosec And Clonidine?

Hello, Yes, Gabapentin may cause harmful interactions if taken along with Tegretol, Clonidine, and Remeron. If taken together Gabapentin may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating, impaired thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. You should avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, swimming or operating hazardous machinery. Taking Remeron together with Strattera can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting).  You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali