Cannabidiol (prescription) and Daridorexant interaction

Cannabidiol (prescription) and Daridorexant: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Cannabidiol (prescription) (Epidiolex) label · effective 2026-05-29

Moderate

Other CNS depressants, including alcohol, could potentiate the somnolence and sedation effect of EPIDIOLEX.

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Moderate

CNS Depressants and Alcohol Concomitant use of EPIDIOLEX with other CNS depressants (including alcohol) may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .

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From the Daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) label · effective 2026-02-26

Moderate

CNS-Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment.

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Moderate

Risk increases when used with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants.

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Moderate

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

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Moderate

Dosage adjustments of QUVIVIQ and of concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary when administered together because of potentially additive effects.

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Moderate

Alcohol and Other CNS Depressants Clinical Implications: Concomitant use of alcohol or other CNS depressants with QUVIVIQ may lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and risk of CNS depression [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] .

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