Does Felbamate Interact with Erythromycin?
CDI records a unknown classification for Felbamate and Erythromycin. The stored summary is: Effects of Erythromycin on Felbamate The coadministration of erythromycin (1000 mg/day) for 10 days did not alter the pharmacokinetic parameters of C max , C min , AUC, Cl/kg or T max at felbamate daily doses of 3000 or 3600 mg/day in 10 otherwise healthy subjects with epilepsy. 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
- Unknown
- Felbamate Class
- Anti-epileptic Agent
- Erythromycin Class
- Macrolide
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Felbamate and your doctor is considering prescribing Erythromycin (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
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider