Drug interactions
Eszopiclone + Nelfinavir
Severity: Moderate
Eszopiclone and Nelfinavir: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Nelfinavir inhibits CYP3A4 and can increase eszopiclone exposure. This raises the risk of oversedation and next-day impairment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eszopiclone and Nelfinavir 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.
Eszopiclone belongs to Central Nervous System; Nelfinavir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Inhibition of CYP3A4-mediated eszopiclone metabolism.
What to do
Begin eszopiclone at 1 mg and keep the maximum at 2 mg nightly. Monitor for sedation and impaired alertness.
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 Eszopiclone
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- Ergotamine + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Flibanserin + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Eszopiclone with Nelfinavir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Eszopiclone and Nelfinavir 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. Nelfinavir inhibits CYP3A4 and can increase eszopiclone exposure. This raises the risk of oversedation and next-day impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Eszopiclone and Nelfinavir?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Begin eszopiclone at 1 mg and keep the maximum at 2 mg nightly. Monitor for sedation and impaired alertness.
What other medicines interact with Eszopiclone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eszopiclone with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Eszopiclone page.
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