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Rimegepant and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with rimegepant.

Moderate

Rimegepant Food

Moderate Food Interaction

If you are receiving therapy with rimegepant you may want to avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of rimegepant in your body and lead to increased side effects. If grapefruit or grapefruit juice is consumed along with rimegepant, the manufacturer recommends avoiding a second dose of rimegepant within 48 hours. 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.

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Rimegepant drug interactions

There are 167 drug interactions with rimegepant.

Rimegepant disease interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with rimegepant which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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