Drug Interactions between melatonin and Xifaxan
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- melatonin
- Xifaxan (rifaximin)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between melatonin and Xifaxan. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
melatonin
A total of 318 drugs are known to interact with melatonin.
- Melatonin is in the following drug classes: minerals and electrolytes, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, nutraceutical products.
- Melatonin is used to treat the following conditions:
Xifaxan
A total of 71 drugs are known to interact with Xifaxan.
- Xifaxan is in the drug class miscellaneous antibiotics.
- Xifaxan is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
melatonin food
Applies to: melatonin
Both smoking and excessive caffeine consumption can alter the blood levels of melatonin, which may affect the dosing. Tobacco smoking reduces, while caffeine increases melatonin blood levels. If you start smoking or undergo smoking cessation, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of melatonin. In addition, alcohol may reduce the effect of melatonin on sleep. It is best to avoid alcohol consumption during melatonin therapy. Talk to a healthcare professional 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
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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