Drug Interactions between melatonin and Ritalin LA
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- melatonin
- Ritalin LA (methylphenidate)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between melatonin and Ritalin LA. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
melatonin
A total of 64 drugs are known to interact with melatonin.
- Melatonin is in the following drug classes: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, nutraceutical products.
- Melatonin is used to treat the following conditions:
Ritalin LA
A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin LA.
- Ritalin la is in the drug class CNS stimulants.
- Ritalin la is used to treat ADHD.
Drug and food interactions
methylphenidate food
Applies to: Ritalin LA (methylphenidate)
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with methylphenidate. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, anxiety, depression, and seizures. In addition, with certain long-acting forms of methylphenidate, alcohol can cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. High blood levels of the drug may increase the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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.
melatonin food
Applies to: melatonin
Information for this minor interaction is only available at a professional reading level.
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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.