Drug interactions
Gabapentin + Tasimelteon
Severity: Minor
Gabapentin and Tasimelteon: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tasimelteon is a melatonin receptor agonist with mild sedative effects. A clinically important interaction with gabapentin is not established, although some additive drowsiness is possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gabapentin and Tasimelteon 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; Tasimelteon belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible mild additive sedation; no established mechanism of significance.
What to do
Counsel the patient about possible additional drowsiness. No dose change is usually needed.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Gabapentin with Tasimelteon?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Gabapentin and Tasimelteon have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tasimelteon is a melatonin receptor agonist with mild sedative effects. A clinically important interaction with gabapentin is not established, although some additive drowsiness is possible.
How serious is the interaction between Gabapentin and Tasimelteon?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel the patient about possible additional drowsiness. No dose change is usually needed.
What other medicines interact with Gabapentin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Gabapentin with, for example, Alprazolam, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Gabapentin page.
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