Drug Interaction Report

Mitapivat and Clobazam: Interaction Details

Name: Mitapivat and Clobazam Interaction
Creator: Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS

A pharmacist-reviewed analysis of the Mitapivat and Clobazam interaction: the documented clinical effects, severity rating, onset, mechanism, and management considerations, with cited references throughout.

AI-assisted, pharmacist-reviewed · Source data updated Aug 8, 2026 · Sources: FDA labeling, DDInter 2.0, cited literature

Clobazam

Onfi Sympazan

Mitapivat

Aqvesme Pyrukynd Pyrukynd®

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS

Updated Aug 8, 2026

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Interaction severity

Moderate

Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.

Minor

Moderate

Major

Contraindicated

How we grade severity & evidence

Severity levels

Contraindicated: These should generally not be used together.
Major: Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
Moderate: Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
Minor: Usually limited clinical impact.

Evidence grades

Established: Well documented — supported by controlled studies or strong clinical data.
Probable: Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.
Suspected: Some evidence suggests this interaction, but it is not well established.
Possible: Limited or conflicting evidence; the interaction may occur.
Theoretical: Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Ratings come from the documented interaction literature and are reviewed by a pharmacist. They describe the documented risk of the combination, not what will necessarily happen to you — your dose, timing, and health picture all matter.

Of 295 documented Mitapivat interactions, 29 are rated moderate — including this one.

Onset

unspecified

Evidence

theoretical

Severity

Moderate

What happens

Reduced CYP2C19 substrate exposure

Interaction Deep Dive

Coadministration of mitapivat with a sensitive CYP2C19 substrate may reduce exposure of the sensitive CYP2C19 substrate. If coadministration is required, monitor for loss of therapeutic effect²¹.

Why it happens (mechanism)

Induction of CYP2C19-mediated metabolism by mitapivat

Common questions

Can I take Mitapivat and Clobazam together?

Reduced CYP2C19 substrate exposure Always confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber before making any change.

How serious is the Mitapivat and Clobazam interaction?

It is rated moderate. Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.

How quickly could this interaction happen?

The documented onset is "unspecified". The timing of this interaction is not well characterized.

How strong is the evidence for this interaction?

The evidence is graded "theoretical". Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Questions for your pharmacist

Does my dose of Mitapivat or Clobazam need adjusting while I take them together?
What symptoms should prompt me to call you or my prescriber right away?
Does the timing of my doses matter for this combination?
Is there anything you'd monitor while I'm on both?

References (2)

Product Information: AQVESME™ oral tablets, mitapivat oral tablets. Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc (per FDA), Cambridge, MA, 2025. DailyMed
Product Information: PYRUKYND(R) oral tablets, mitapivat oral tablets. Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc (per FDA), Cambridge, MA, 2025. DailyMed

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