Drug Interactions between daridorexant and Lumryz
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- daridorexant
- Lumryz (sodium oxybate)
Interactions between your drugs
sodium oxybate daridorexant
Applies to: Lumryz (sodium oxybate) and daridorexant
Using sodium oxybate together with daridorexant is not recommended. Combining these medications can significantly increase the risk of serious side effects such as respiratory depression, low blood pressure, fainting, coma, and even death. You should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with either of these medications. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how your medications affect you, and do not exceed the dosage or frequency of use prescribed by your doctor. For sodium oxybate, the manufacturer recommends specifically that you not drive a car, operate machinery, or perform other hazardous activities for at least 6 hours after taking a dose. 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.
Drug and food interactions
sodium oxybate food
Applies to: Lumryz (sodium oxybate)
Food may interfere with the absorption of sodium oxybate. You should wait at least 2 hours after eating before you take the first dose. Avoid alcohol during treatment, as it may add to the central nervous system effects of sodium oxybate and increase the risk of serious side effects such as respiratory depression, low blood pressure, fainting, coma, and even death. Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform other hazardous activities for at least six hours after taking sodium oxybate and until you know how the medication affects you. 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
Applies to: daridorexant
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. You should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with daridorexant. Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of daridorexant such as dizziness, drowsiness, and reduced coordination. Some people may also experience complex sleep behaviors such as sleepwalking, sleep driving, preparing and eating food or doing other activities while not fully awake that you may not remember the next morning. 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.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Hypnotics
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'hypnotics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'hypnotics' category:
- daridorexant
- Lumryz (sodium oxybate)
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
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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