Cannabidiol (prescription) and Ramelteon interaction

Cannabidiol (prescription) and Ramelteon: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Ramelteon (Rozerem) label · effective 2026-04-15

Major

Fluvoxamine (strong CYP1A2 inhibitor): Increases AUC for ramelteon and should not be used in combination.

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Moderate

The use of alcohol and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of such behaviors.

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Moderate

Fluconazole (strong CYP2C9 inhibitor): Increases systemic exposure of ramelteon; administer with caution.

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Moderate

Effects of Other Drugs on ROZEREM Fluvoxamine (strong CYP1A2 inhibitor) AUC 0-inf for ramelteon increased approximately 190-fold, and the C max increased approximately 70-fold upon coadministration of fluvoxamine and ROZEREM, compared to ROZEREM administered alone.

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Moderate

ROZEREM should be administered with caution to patients taking less strong CYP1A2 inhibitors.

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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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