Anticonvulsants MAOIs

Drugs that may affect methylphenidate include MAOIs. Drugs that may be affected by methylphenidate hydrochloride include guanethidine, anticonvulsants (eg, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, coumarin anticoagulants, and tricyclic antidepressants. 

Temazepam (Restoril) [C-IV] [Sedative/Hypnotic/ Benzodiazepine] Uses Insomnia, anxiety, depression, panic attacks Action Benzodiaz ine Dose 15-30 mg PO hs PRN X in elderly Caution [X, /-] Potentiates CNS dqjressive effects of opioids, barbs, EtOH, antihistamines, MAOIs, TCAs Contra NAG Disp Caps SE Confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, hangover Interactions T Effects W/ cimetidine, disulfiram, kava kava, valerian T CNS depression W/ anticonvulsants, CNS depressants, EtOH t effects OF haloperidol, phenytoin X effects W/ aminophylline, dyphylline, OCPs, oxtriphylline, rifampin, theophylline, tobacco X effects OF levodopa EMS Use caution w/ other benzodiazepines, antihistamines, opioids and verapamil, can T CNS depression concurrent EtOH can T CNS depression abruptly D/C after >10 d use may cause withdrawal OD May cause profound CNS depression, confusion, bradycardia, hypotension, and altered reflexes flumazenil can be used as antidote, activated charcoal may be effective... 

Depressive effects are increased by other CNS depressants (alcohol, MAOIs, other anticonvulsants, etc.)... 

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