Ramelteon and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with ramelteon.
Ramelteon Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Taking ramelteon with a high-fat or heavy meal may delay the onset of sleep. For faster sleep onset, ramelteon 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. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking ramelteon. It can increase some of the side effects including dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Switch to professional interaction data
Ramelteon drug interactions
There are 424 drug interactions with ramelteon.
Ramelteon disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with ramelteon which include:
More about ramelteon
- ramelteon consumer information
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (161)
- Drug images
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
- Breastfeeding
- En español
Related treatment guides
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.