Hello. My son is taking Depakine chrono, the doctor prescribed the antibiotic Klacid today, can I combine these drugs? On the leaflet it is written that the drugs can interact with each other
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Anna Olejnik Pharmacist
8 months ago
The combination of both drugs is not indicated. Their combination leads to an increase in the concentration of valproic acid - an ingredient of Depakine Chrono - in the blood, and at the same time increases the risk of seizures.
Therefore, at every doctor's visit, you should mention to your doctor what medications you are taking on a regular basis. This gives the doctor a more complete picture of the situation and reduces the risk of drug interactions, as in this case.
I encourage you to contact your doctor. Please mention that your son is being treated with Depakine Chrono. Your doctor will then decide to change the antibiotic to a different one.
If you are unable to contact your doctor, you can use the teleconsultation here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja
Here you can check the availability of the medicine and book it at the pharmacy: