Drug Interactions between Lamictal and Sonata
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Lamictal (lamotrigine)
- Sonata (zaleplon)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Lamictal and Sonata. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Lamictal
A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Lamictal.
- Lamictal is in the drug class triazine anticonvulsants.
- Lamictal is used to treat the following conditions:
Sonata
A total of 418 drugs are known to interact with Sonata.
- Sonata is in the drug class miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics.
- Sonata is used to treat Insomnia.
Drug and food interactions
lamoTRIgine food
Applies to: Lamictal (lamotrigine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of lamoTRIgine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with lamoTRIgine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of lamoTRIgine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
zaleplon food
Applies to: Sonata (zaleplon)
Taking zaleplon with a high-fat or heavy meal may delay the onset of sleep. For faster sleep onset, zaleplon should not be administered with or immediately after a high-fat or heavy meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. You should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with zaleplon. Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of zaleplon such as dizziness and drowsiness. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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. |
Further information
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