Lunesta Drug Interactions (Cont.)

 
Nevirapine (Viramune)
Taking Lunesta with nevirapine can decrease the level of Lunesta in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these medications.
 
Nicardipine (Cardene)
Taking Lunesta with nicardipine can increase the level of Lunesta in the blood, increasing your chance of side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking these two medications together.
 
Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Symbyax)
Taking Lunesta with olanzapine may have an effect on your mental functioning. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking these two medications together.
 
Protease Inhibitors
Taking Lunesta with protease inhibitors can increase the level of Lunesta in the blood, increasing your chance of developing side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Rifamycin Antibiotics
Taking Lunesta with rifamycin antibiotics can decrease the level of Lunesta in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these medications.
 

Final Thoughts on Lunesta Drug Interactions

It is possible that not all Lunesta drug interactions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific drug interactions with Lunesta that may apply to your situation.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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