Daridorexant and Topiramate interaction

Daridorexant and Topiramate: 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 Daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) label · effective 2026-02-26

Major

Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use.

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Major

Prevention or Management: Concomitant use of QUVIVIQ with a strong or moderate inducer of CYP3A4 is not recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] .

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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

Strong and Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Implications: Concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer decreases exposure to daridorexant [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may reduce the efficacy of QUVIVIQ.

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From the Topiramate (Trokendi XR) label · effective 2026-03-20

Moderate

Because of the potential of topiramate to cause CNS depression, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions, TROKENDI XR should be used with extreme caution if used in combination with alcohol and other CNS depressants [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].

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Minor

CNS Depressants Concomitant administration of topiramate with other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol has not been evaluated in clinical studies.

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