Theophylline and Tiagabine interaction
Theophylline and Tiagabine: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Theophylline label · effective 2026-01-29
25% increase Diazepam Benzodiazepines increase CNS concentrations of adenosine, a potent CNS depressant, while theophylline blocks adenosine receptors.
From the Tiagabine (Tiagabine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2021-09-30
Theophylline : A single 10 mg dose of tiagabine did not affect the pharmacokinetics of theophylline at steady state.
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