Drug interactions
Brexpiprazole + Zolpidem
Severity: Moderate
Brexpiprazole and Zolpidem: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Brexpiprazole can cause somnolence, and combining it with zolpidem may intensify sedation and impair alertness and coordination. The effect is usually manageable but matters for falls and driving.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brexpiprazole and Zolpidem 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.
Brexpiprazole belongs to Central Nervous System; Zolpidem belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects through different receptor mechanisms (GABA-A agonism and antagonism at histamine and other receptors).
What to do
Use the lowest effective zolpidem dose and monitor for daytime sedation and dizziness. Warn the patient about driving and other hazardous tasks.
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 Zolpidem
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brexpiprazole with Zolpidem?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Brexpiprazole and Zolpidem 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. Brexpiprazole can cause somnolence, and combining it with zolpidem may intensify sedation and impair alertness and coordination. The effect is usually manageable but matters for falls and driving.
How serious is the interaction between Brexpiprazole and Zolpidem?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective zolpidem dose and monitor for daytime sedation and dizziness. Warn the patient about driving and other hazardous tasks.
What other medicines interact with Zolpidem?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Zolpidem with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Zolpidem page.
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