Drug interactions between melatonin and Ritalin LA
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|---|
| melatonin |
| Ritalin LA (methylphenidate) |
Interactions between your drugs
melatonin
A total of 118 drugs (828 brand and generic names) 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 416 drugs (3362 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Ritalin LA.
- Ritalin LA is a member of 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
Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
For clinical details see professional interaction data.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No therapeutic duplications were found for your selected drugs.
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 information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
