Does Carbamazepine Interact with Prenatal Supplement With Dha?
CDI records a moderate classification for Carbamazepine and Prenatal Supplement With Dha. The stored summary is: High doses of folic acid may result in decreased serum levels of carbamazepine. The mechanism involves folic acid decreases anticonvulsant serum levels. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Carbamazepine Class
- Mood Stabilizer
- Prenatal Supplement With Dha Class
- Vitamin C
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Folic acid decreases anticonvulsant serum levels
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Carbamazepine and your doctor is considering prescribing Prenatal Supplement With Dha (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider