Drug interactions
Cariprazine + Ramelteon
Severity: Minor
Cariprazine and Ramelteon: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can cause somnolence, so combination may modestly increase sedation and reduce alertness.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cariprazine and Ramelteon have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cariprazine belongs to Central Nervous System; Ramelteon belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Monitor for daytime drowsiness and advise caution with driving.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Ramelteon
- Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates + Ramelteon Contraindicated
- Fluvoxamine + Ramelteon Contraindicated
- Ramelteon + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Ramelteon Moderate
- Amitriptyline + Ramelteon Moderate
- Amobarbital + Ramelteon Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cariprazine with Ramelteon?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cariprazine and Ramelteon have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both drugs can cause somnolence, so combination may modestly increase sedation and reduce alertness.
How serious is the interaction between Cariprazine and Ramelteon?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for daytime drowsiness and advise caution with driving.
What other medicines interact with Ramelteon?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ramelteon with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Fluvoxamine, Sodium oxybate. The full list is on the Ramelteon page.
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