What the FDA labels say about taking them together
Carbamazepine and oxycodone
Oxycodone's FDA label of May 6, 2026 names carbamazepine in its drug interactions section; carbamazepine's label does not name oxycodone itself but warns about its class (Opioids (opioid agonists)). The oxycodone label: “The concomitant use of OXYCONTIN and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of oxycodone, resulting in decreased efficacy or onset of a withdrawal syndrome in patients who have developed physical …”
Check it at the source: the carbamazepine FDA label on DailyMed (effective August 20, 2026, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation); the oxycodone FDA label on DailyMed (effective May 6, 2026, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC).
What does the carbamazepine label say about oxycodone?
Carbamazepine's label does not name oxycodone itself; it warns about its class (Opioids (opioid agonists)):
Carbamazepine label, drug interactionsCNS Depressants The concomitant use of Carbatrol and other CNS depressants can increase the risk of respiratory depression, profound sedation, hypotension, and syncope. CNS depressants include: alcohol, opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, sedative/hypnotics, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, anticholinergics, alpha and beta blockers, general anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and illicit CNS depressants.
Source: FDA drug label (Tegretol), Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, effective August 20, 2026 (SPL set 8d409411-aa9f-4f3a-a52c-fbcb0c3ec053), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
What does the oxycodone label say about carbamazepine?
Oxycodone label, drug interactionsCYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of oxycodone hydrochloride tablets and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of oxycodone, resulting in decreased efficacy or onset of a withdrawal syndrome in patients who have developed physical dependence to oxycodone. … evaluate patients at frequent intervals for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Examples: Rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin
Oxycodone label, warnings and precautionsSimilarly, discontinuation of a CYP3A4 inducer, such as rifampin, carbamazepine, and phenytoin, in oxycodone hydrochloride tablets-treated patients may increase oxycodone plasma concentrations and prolong opioid adverse reactions.
Roxicodone label (SpecGx LLC, April 24, 2026), drug interactionsCYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of ROXICODONE and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of oxycodone, resulting in decreased efficacy or onset of a withdrawal syndrome in patients who have developed physical dependence to oxycodone. … evaluate patients at frequent intervals for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Examples: Rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin
Oxaydo label (Zyla Life Sciences US LLC, January 4, 2026), drug interactionsClinical Impact: The concomitant use of OXAYDO and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of oxycodone, resulting in decreased efficacy or onset of a withdrawal syndrome in patients who have developed physical dependence to oxycodone. … evaluate patients at frequent intervals for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Examples Rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin Benzodiazepines and other Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants
Source: FDA drug label (Roxicodone, NDA021011), SpecGx LLC, effective April 24, 2026 (SPL set 5a8157d3-ba20-4abf-b0d4-6ad141b31d63), via openFDA
Source: FDA drug label (Oxycodone Hydrochloride), Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC, effective May 6, 2026 (SPL set a5162476-1217-41c0-bc7e-0a0f123f069f), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
These are the labels' own sentences. PlainMeds does not grade interactions; a pharmacist or prescriber can say what they mean for one person's medicines.
Both medicines on the record
| Carbamazepine | Oxycodone | |
|---|---|---|
| Labeled for | Bipolar disorder, Seizures and epilepsy | Pain |
| Boxed warning | Yes | Yes |
| Pharmacy cost (NADAC) | $0.119 per tablet 200 mg tablet | $0.0884 per tablet 5 mg tablet |
| Shortage now | A presentation being discontinued | No current entry |
Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What next?
- Check more medicines together
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