Cannabidiol (prescription) and Tasimelteon interaction

Cannabidiol (prescription) and Tasimelteon: 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 Tasimelteon (Hetlioz) label · effective 2026-08-04

Major

Strong CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine): Avoid use of HETLIOZ in combination with strong CYP1A2 inhibitors because of increased exposure ( 7.1 , 12.3 )

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Major

Strong CYP1A2 Inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine) Avoid use of HETLIOZ in combination with fluvoxamine or other strong CYP1A2 inhibitors because of a potentially large increase in tasimelteon exposure and greater risk of adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )].

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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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