Paliperidone and Topiramate interaction
Paliperidone and Topiramate: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Paliperidone (Erzofri extended-release) label · effective 2026-03-09
Strong CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inducers : Avoid using a strong inducer of CYP3A4 and/or P-gp during a dosing interval for ERZOFRI.
Strong Inducers of CYP3A4 and P-gp Clinical Rationale: The concomitant use of paliperidone and strong inducers of CYP3A4 and P-gp may decrease the exposure of paliperidone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
From the Topiramate label · effective 2026-05-15
Because of the potential of topiramate to cause CNS depression, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions, topiramate extended-release capsules should be used with extreme caution if used in combination with alcohol and other CNS depressants.
CNS Depressants Concomitant administration of topiramate and alcohol or other CNS depressant drugs has not been evaluated in clinical studies.
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