Donepezil and Ramelteon interaction

Donepezil and Ramelteon: the Ramelteon prescribing label describes 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

Donepezil: Increases systemic exposure of ramelteon; patients should be closely monitored when ramelteon is coadministered with donepezil.

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Moderate

Donepezil The AUC 0-inf and C max of ramelteon increased by approximately 100% and 87%, respectively upon coadministration of donepezil with ROZEREM.

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Moderate

Patients should be closely monitored when ROZEREM is coadministered with donepezil [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ] .

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