Does Pregabalin Interact with Oxycodone Hydrochloride And Acetaminophen?
CDI records a contraindicated classification for Pregabalin and Oxycodone Hydrochloride And Acetaminophen. The stored summary is: Gabapentinoid CNS depressant increasing risk of respiratory depression, profound sedation, coma, and death. Reserve for patients where alternatives are inadequate. The mechanism involves additive cns depression. 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
- Contraindicated
- Management
- Do not take together
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Additive CNS depression
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Pregabalin and your doctor is considering prescribing Oxycodone Hydrochloride And Acetaminophen (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 about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider