Daridorexant interactions

Daridorexant (Quviviq), a sedative-hypnotic has 261 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 134 major, 122 moderate, 4 minor, and 1 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (134)

  • Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Acetaminophen and codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • AlcoholAlcoholMajor

    Prevention or Management: Avoid alcohol consumption with QUVIVIQ [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • AlprazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    • Effects on Driving and Operating Machinery: Patients receiving • alprazolam XR should be cautioned against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, as well as avoiding concomitant use of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs. (Alprazolam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Azelastine and fluticasoneantihistamineMajor

    • Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants with azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate nasal spray because further decreased alertness and impairment of CNS performance may occur. (Azelastine and fluticasone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • …AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE; NEONATAL OPIOD WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH ALCOHOL, BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Belladonna and opium suppositories expose patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Belladonna and opium label, Boxed warning)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • BuprenorphineopioidMajor

    Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Buprenorphine label, Boxed warning)

  • Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • Concomitant use of opioids or a barbiturate with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • ButorphanolopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Butorphanol label, Boxed warning)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbinoxamineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of Carbinoxamine Maleate Extended-Release Oral Suspension with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants because additional impairment of central nervous system performance may occur. (Carbinoxamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • CetirizineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of QUZYTTIR with alcohol or other CNS depressants because additional reduction in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur. (Cetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ChlordiazepoxidebenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Chlordiazepoxide label, Warnings)

  • Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium label, Warnings)

  • ChlorpheniramineantihistamineMajor

    …have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alchohol, sedatives and tranquilizers… (Chlorpheniramine label, Warnings)

  • ChlorpromazineantipsychoticMajor

    Do not use in comatose states or in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc.). (Chlorpromazine label, Contraindications)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    Table 8: Drugs That are Affected by and Affecting Ciprofloxacin Drugs That are Affected by Ciprofloxacin Drug(s) Recommendation Comments Tizanidine Contraindicated Concomitant administration of tizanidine and ciprofloxacin is contraindicated due to the potentiation of hypotensive and sedative effects of tizanidine [see Contraindications ( 4.2 )]. (Ciprofloxacin label, Drug interactions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Clonazepam label, Warnings)

  • Clonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Avoid use with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants ( 5.3 ) (Clonidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClorazepatebenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Clorazepate label, Warnings)

  • CodeineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantMajor

    Based on its structural similarity to TCAs, concomitant use of TONMYA with: MAO inhibitors may be life-threatening [see Contraindications (4) ] , Alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with these drugs, Tramadol may increase the seizure risk, Guanethidine or other similar acting drugs may block the… (Cyclobenzaprine label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • DiazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Diazepam label, Warnings)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS Diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate is contraindicated in: • Pediatric patients less than 6 years of age due to the risks of respiratory and central nervous system (CNS) depression (see WARNINGS ). (Diphenoxylate and atropine label, Contraindications)

  • DoxylamineantihistamineMajor

    …breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • glaucoma • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking • a sedative or any other sleep-aid • tranquilizers • any other antihistamines • any other drugs When using this product • avoid alcoholic beverages • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate… (Doxylamine label, Warnings)

  • Doxylamine and pyridoxineantihistamineMajor

    Central nervous system (CNS) depressants: Concurrent use with alcohol or other CNS depressants is not recommended ( 5.1 ) (Doxylamine and pyridoxine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Eszopiclonesedative-hypnoticMajor

    The use of LUNESTA with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Eszopiclone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • FentanylopioidMajor

    • Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Fentanyl label, Boxed warning)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • FluphenazineantipsychoticMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Phenothiazines are contraindicated in patients with suspected or established subcortical brain damage, in patients receiving large doses of hypnotics, and in comatose or severely depressed states. (Fluphenazine label, Contraindications)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • FosaprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • GabapentinanticonvulsantMajor

    • Respiratory Depression: May occur with NEURONTIN when used with concomitant central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including opioids, or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment. (Gabapentin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • HydrocodoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Hydrocodone label, Boxed warning)

  • Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)

  • …ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; MEDICATION ERRORS; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS; INTERACTION WITH ALCOHOL; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME WARNING: ADDICTION, ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION;… (Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine label, Boxed warning)

  • …ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; MEDICATION ERRORS; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS; INTERACTION WITH ALCOHOL; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide exposes patients and… (Hydrocodone and homatropine label, Boxed warning)

  • …LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; CYTOCHROME P4503A4 INTERACTION; RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS; and SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE AND IBUPROFEN TABLETS Addiction,… (Hydrocodone and ibuprofen label, Boxed warning)

  • HydromorphoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death . (Hydromorphone label, Boxed warning)

  • HydroxyzineantihistamineMajor

    Rarely, cardiac arrests and death have been reported in association with the combined use of hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscularly and other CNS depressants. (Hydroxyzine label, Precautions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • KetamineCNS depressantMajor

    Benzodiazepines, Opioid Analgesics, or other CNS Depressants : Concomitant use may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death. (Ketamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • LevocetirizineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with XYZAL. (Levocetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevorphanolopioidMajor

    Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Levorphanol label, Boxed warning)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • LorazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Caution patients receiving LOREEV XR against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle as well to avoid the concomitant use of alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs during treatment ( 5.4 , 7 ) (Lorazepam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LorlatinibCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • MeperidineopioidMajor

    Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Meperidine label, Boxed warning)

  • Metaxalonemuscle relaxantMajor

    If concomitant use with another CNS depressant is warranted, closely monitor for signs of respiratory depression and sedation, particularly during treatment initiation and dosage increases. (Metaxalone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethadoneopioidMajor

    Managing Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, is a risk factor for respiratory depression and death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. (Methadone label, Boxed warning)

  • MidazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    WARNING: PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR MONITORING AND RESUSCITATION AND RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOID ANALGESICS AND OTHER SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS Personnel and Equipment for Monitoring and Resuscitation Only personnel trained in the administration of procedural sedation, and not involved in the conduct of the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, should administer… (Midazolam label, Boxed warning)

  • MifepristoneCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • MitapivatCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • MorphineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Morphine label, Boxed warning)

  • Nafcillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • NalbuphineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Nalbuphine label, Boxed warning)

  • Nalmefeneopioid antagonistMajor

    Risk of Recurrent Respiratory and CNS Depression : A recurrence of respiratory depression is possible, therefore, keep the patient under continued surveillance and administer repeat doses of ZURNAI using a new auto-injector with each dose while awaiting emergency medical assistance. (Nalmefene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • OliceridineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oliceridine label, Boxed warning)

  • OlopatadineantihistamineMajor

    • Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with olopatadine hydrochloride nasal solution (nasal spray) ( 5.2 ). (Olopatadine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Olopatadine and mometasoneantihistamineMajor

    • Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants with RYALTRIS because additional reductions in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur. (Olopatadine and mometasone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Oxazepam label, Warnings)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • OxycodoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oxycodone label, Boxed warning)

  • …LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Oxycodone hydrochloride tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Oxycodone and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)

  • OxymorphoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oxymorphone label, Boxed warning)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • …MITIGATION STRATEGY (REMS); LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Pentazocine and Naloxone Tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Pentazocine and naloxone label, Boxed warning)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • PerphenazineantipsychoticMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Perphenazine products are contraindicated in comatose or greatly obtunded patients and in patients receiving large doses of central nervous system depressants (barbiturates, alcohol, narcotics, analgesics, or antihistamines); in the presence of existing blood dyscrasias, bone marrow depression, or liver damage; and in patients who have shown… (Perphenazine label, Contraindications)

  • PhenelzineMAO inhibitorMajor

    Phenelzine sulfate should not be used in combination with dextromethorphan or with CNS depressants such as alcohol and certain narcotics. (Phenelzine label, Contraindications)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantMajor

    • Respiratory Depression : May occur with LYRICA when used with concomitant CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment. (Pregabalin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • ProchlorperazineantipsychoticMajor

    Do not use in comatose states or in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc.). Do not use in pediatric surgery. (Prochlorperazine label, Contraindications)

  • …PROMETHAZINE AND RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN; MEDICATION ERRORS; INTERACTIONS WITH DRUGS AFFECTING CYTOCHROME P450 ISOENZYMES; CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Promethazine HCl and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution exposes patients and other users to the risks… (Promethazine and codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • RemifentanilopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Remifentanil label, Boxed warning)

  • RifabutinantibioticMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • RifapentineantibioticMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Sodium oxybateCNS depressantMajor

    • Central Nervous System Depression Xyrem (sodium oxybate) is a CNS depressant. (Sodium oxybate label, Boxed warning)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • SuzetrigineCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • TapentadolopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Tapentadol label, Boxed warning)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantMajor

    Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • TramadolopioidMajor

    Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Tramadol label, Boxed warning)

  • Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Tramadol and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)

  • TriazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    • Effects on Driving and Operating Heavy Machinery : Patients receiving triazolam should be cautioned against driving or operating heavy machinery, as well as avoiding concomitant use with alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs. (Triazolam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrifluoperazineantipsychoticMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS A known hypersensitivity to phenothiazines, comatose or greatly depressed states due to central nervous system depressants and, in cases of existing blood dyscrasias, bone marrow depression and preexisting liver damage. (Trifluoperazine label, Contraindications)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (Daridorexant label, Drug interactions)

  • Zaleplonsedative-hypnoticMajor

    The use of zaleplon with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended (see ). (Zaleplon label, Warnings)

  • Zolpidemsedative-hypnoticMajor

    The use of Zolpidem Tartrate with other sedative-hypnotics (including other zolpidem products) at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Zolpidem label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (122)

  • Allopurinolxanthine oxidase inhibitorModerate

    Inform patients also that the central nervous system depressant effects of allopurinol tablets may be additive to those of alcohol and other CNS depressants. (Allopurinol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AminophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    25% increase Diazepam Benzodiazepines increase CNS concentrations of adenosine, a potent CNS depressant, while theophylline blocks adenosine receptors. (Aminophylline label, Drug interactions)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amoxapinetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AripiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AzelastineantihistamineModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Baclofenmuscle relaxantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolam Use caution when midazolam or triazolam is concomitantly administered with BIXLENVO. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Brimonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Use with CNS depressants may result in an additive or potentiating effect. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Brimonidine and timololalpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Use with CNS depressants may result in an additive or potentiating effect. (Brimonidine and timolol label, Drug interactions)

  • BrivaracetamanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bupivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    Possible early warning signs of central nervous system (CNS) toxicity are restlessness, anxiety, incoherent speech, lightheadedness, numbness and tingling of the mouth and lips, metallic taste, tinnitus, dizziness, blurred vision, tremors, twitching, CNS depression, or drowsiness. (Bupivacaine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Possible early warning signs of central nervous system (CNS) toxicity are restlessness, anxiety, incoherent speech, lightheadedness, numbness and tingling of the mouth and lips, metallic taste, tinnitus, dizziness, blurred vision, tremors, twitching, CNS depression, or drowsiness. (Bupivacaine and epinephrine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BupropionantidepressantModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Buspironeserotonergic drugModerate

    Triazolam/flurazepam: Coadministration of buspirone with either triazolam or flurazepam did not appear to prolong or intensify the sedative effects of either benzodiazepine. (Buspirone label, Drug interactions)

  • Butalbital and acetaminophenbarbiturateModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CariprazineantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Carisoprodolmuscle relaxantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Chlorzoxazonemuscle relaxantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CitalopramSSRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClemastineantihistamineModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Clomipraminetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyproheptadineantihistamineModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dantrolenemuscle relaxantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Desfluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Desipraminetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DesvenlafaxineSNRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Alcohol or other sedating drugs: May have additive sedation and somnolence ( 7.5 ) (Deutetrabenazine label, Drug interactions)

  • DexchlorpheniramineantihistamineModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dexmedetomidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DimenhydrinateantihistamineModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DiphenhydramineantihistamineModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DronabinolcannabinoidModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Droperidoldopamine antagonistModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DuloxetineSNRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EluxadolineopioidModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EscitalopramSSRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EstazolambenzodiazepineModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EthosuximideanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Etomidategeneral anestheticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlumazenilbenzodiazepineModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluoxetineSSRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Guanfacinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Imipraminetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Isofluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevetiracetamanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevomilnacipranSNRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Possible early warning signs of central nervous system (CNS) toxicity are restlessness, anxiety, incoherent speech, lightheadedness, metallic taste, tinnitus, dizziness, blurred vision, tremors, twitching, CNS depression, or drowsiness. (Lidocaine and epinephrine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LoxapineantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LurasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeclizineantihistamineModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeprobamateCNS depressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Methocarbamolmuscle relaxantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethohexitalbarbiturateModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethsuximideanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metoclopramidedopamine antagonistModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MetyrosineModerate

    Concurrent use of metyrosine with alcohol or other CNS depressants can increase their sedative effects. (Metyrosine label, Drug interactions)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Naloxoneopioid antagonistModerate

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Recurrent Respiratory and CNS Depression : Due to the duration of action of naloxone relative to the opioid, respiratory and CNS depression may recur after the first dose of naloxone. (Naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OlanzapineantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Olanzapine and fluoxetineantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Orphenadrinemuscle relaxantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ParoxetineSSRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PimozideantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pramipexoledopamine agonistModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PropofolCNS depressantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Protriptylinetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RisperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RufinamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SertralineSSRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sevofluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Tasimelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TemazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    25% increase Diazepam Benzodiazepines increase CNS concentrations of adenosine, a potent CNS depressant, while theophylline blocks adenosine receptors. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)

  • ThioridazineantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ThiothixeneantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TiagabineanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Tizanidinemuscle relaxantModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicModerate

    Concurrent use of alcohol or other CNS depressants with trihexyphenidyl may cause increased sedative effects. (Trihexyphenidyl label, Drug interactions)

  • The recent use of other drugs that cause CNS depression or EPS symptoms may also increase the risk; consider reducing the dosage or discontinuing the drug. (Trimethobenzamide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Trimipraminetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VigabatrinanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VilazodoneSSRIModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantModerate

    Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (Daridorexant label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (4)

  • DextroamphetamineCNS stimulantMinor

    Antihistamines Amphetamines may counteract the sedative effect of antihistamines. (Dextroamphetamine label, Drug interactions)

  • In Drug-Induced CNS and Respiratory Depression Doxapram alone may not stimulate adequate spontaneous breathing or provide sufficient arousal in patients who are severely depressed either due to respiratory failure or to CNS depressant drugs, but may be used as an adjunct to established supportive measures and resuscitative techniques. (Doxapram label, Warnings)

  • The “gasping syndrome” is characterized by central nervous system (CNS) depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. (Epoetin alfa label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerMinor

    …to date with the following: (1) cardiac glycosides– digitalis and digoxin; (2) hypoglycemics–insulin, chlorpropamide, phenformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide; (3) tranquilizers and sedatives–chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and phenobarbital; (4) antigout–allopurinol, colchicine, and probenecid; (5) antiarrhythmics–procainamide, propranolol (see WARNINGS however),… (Prazosin label, Drug interactions)

No significant interaction reported (1)

  • Montelukastleukotriene receptor antagonistNo interaction

    …adjustment is needed when SINGULAIR is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, fexofenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Montelukast label, Drug interactions)

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