Desipramine and Ramelteon interaction

Desipramine and Ramelteon: 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 Ramelteon (Rozerem) label · effective 2026-04-15

Moderate

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

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From the Desipramine (Norpramin) label · effective 2025-07-03

Moderate

If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive.

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Moderate

Both the sedative and anticholinergic effects of the major tranquilizers are also additive to those of NORPRAMIN.

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Not medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.