Lemborexant and Methocarbamol interaction
Lemborexant and Methocarbamol: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Lemborexant (DAYVIGO) label · effective 2025-02-24
CNS Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including morning impairment.
Risk increases with dose and use with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants.
Co-administration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression, which can cause daytime impairment.
Dosage adjustments of DAYVIGO and of concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary when administered together because of potentially additive effects.
CNS Depressant Effects and Daytime Impairment DAYVIGO is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that can impair daytime wakefulness even when used as prescribed.
From the Methocarbamol (ATMEKSI) label · effective 2026-03-13
ATMEKSI may potentiate the effects of CNS (central nervous system) depressants and alcohol ( 5.1 )
CNS Depressants and Alcohol Use ATMEKSI may potentiate the effects of CNS (central nervous system) depressants and alcohol.
Patients receiving ATMEKSI (methocarbamol) Oral Suspension should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) ].
CNS drugs and alcohol ATMEKSI may potentiate the effects of CNS (central nervous system) depressants and alcohol [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].
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