Cenobamate has 6 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 3 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Clobazam, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin. Patients taking Cenobamate should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 6
- Major
- 3
- Moderate
- 3
Major (3)
- Cenobamate + Clobazam— XCOPRI increases desmethylclobazam (active metabolite) plasma concentrations, increasing risk of adverse reactions; dosa…
- Cenobamate + Phenobarbital— XCOPRI increases phenobarbital plasma concentrations, increasing risk of adverse reactions; dosage reduction recommended…
- Cenobamate + Phenytoin— XCOPRI increases phenytoin plasma concentrations approximately 2-fold, requiring gradual dosage reduction by up to 50% d…
Moderate (3)
- Cenobamate + Carbamazepine— XCOPRI decreases carbamazepine plasma concentrations, potentially reducing efficacy; dosage increase recommended.
- Cenobamate + Lamotrigine— XCOPRI decreases lamotrigine plasma concentrations, potentially reducing efficacy; dosage increase recommended.
- Cenobamate + Oral Contraceptives— XCOPRI decreases oral contraceptive effectiveness; women should use additional or alternative non-hormonal birth control…