Drug interactions
Armodafinil + Zuranolone
Severity: Moderate
Armodafinil and Zuranolone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Armodafinil may decrease zuranolone exposure by inducing CYP3A4. Reduced levels may weaken the antidepressant effect in postpartum depression. Labeling advises avoiding strong CYP3A4 inducers.
What this interaction means in plain words
Armodafinil and Zuranolone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Armodafinil belongs to Central Nervous System; Zuranolone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
CYP3A4 induction by armodafinil increases the metabolism of zuranolone, a CYP3A4 substrate.
What to do
Monitor the antidepressant response and consider a non-inducing alternative to armodafinil. Reassess if symptoms are not improving.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Armodafinil
Other interactions of Zuranolone
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- Asenapine + Zuranolone Major
- Brexpiprazole + Zuranolone Major
- Butorphanol + Zuranolone Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Armodafinil with Zuranolone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Armodafinil and Zuranolone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Armodafinil may decrease zuranolone exposure by inducing CYP3A4. Reduced levels may weaken the antidepressant effect in postpartum depression. Labeling advises avoiding strong CYP3A4 inducers.
How serious is the interaction between Armodafinil and Zuranolone?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor the antidepressant response and consider a non-inducing alternative to armodafinil. Reassess if symptoms are not improving.
What other medicines interact with Armodafinil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Armodafinil with, for example, Avapritinib, Elacestrant, Elbasvir / grazoprevir. The full list is on the Armodafinil page.
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