Daridorexant and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with daridorexant.
Alcohol (Ethanol) Daridorexant
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using daridorexant together with ethanol (alcohol) may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with daridorexant. Do not use more than the recommended dose of daridorexant, and avoid driving, operating machinery, or engaging in potentially hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Daridorexant Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Do not consume grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or any supplements that contain grapefruit extract during treatment with daridorexant unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of daridorexant. This may increase the risk of side effects such as somnolence, fatigue, abnormal sleep behaviors, worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts, or headache. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Daridorexant drug interactions
There are 398 drug interactions with daridorexant.
Daridorexant disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with daridorexant which include:
- narcolepsy
- alcohol/drug abuse
- COPD/pulmonary impairment
- depression/suicidal ideation
- hepatic dysfunction
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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