Does Lopinavir And Ritonavir Interact with Lamotrigine Extended Release?
CDI records a moderate classification for Lopinavir And Ritonavir and Lamotrigine Extended Release. The stored summary is: Decreases lamotrigine concentration approximately 50%. The mechanism involves induces lamotrigine glucuronidation via cyp3a4. 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
- Lopinavir And Ritonavir Class
- Protease Inhibitor
- Lamotrigine Extended Release Class
- Anti-epileptic Agent
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Induces lamotrigine glucuronidation via CYP3A4
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Lopinavir And Ritonavir and your doctor is considering prescribing Lamotrigine Extended Release (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