Drug interactions
Gabapentin + Ramelteon
Severity: Minor
Gabapentin and Ramelteon: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ramelteon is a mild sedative-hypnotic and gabapentin causes drowsiness and dizziness, so together they may increase somnolence and next-day impairment. Ramelteon has little respiratory depressant effect, so serious respiratory risk is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gabapentin 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.
Gabapentin belongs to Central Nervous System; Ramelteon belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Monitor for excess daytime sedation and dizziness, and warn patients about driving. Reduce a dose if impairment occurs.
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
Other interactions of Gabapentin
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Gabapentin with Ramelteon?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Gabapentin 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. Ramelteon is a mild sedative-hypnotic and gabapentin causes drowsiness and dizziness, so together they may increase somnolence and next-day impairment. Ramelteon has little respiratory depressant effect, so serious respiratory risk is low.
How serious is the interaction between Gabapentin 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 excess daytime sedation and dizziness, and warn patients about driving. Reduce a dose if impairment occurs.
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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