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    HomeMedication GuideDrug InteractionsRifampin + Zolpidem
    Moderate interaction

    Does Rifampin Interact With Zolpidem?

    7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CNS depressants, including alcohol: Possible adverse additive CNS- depressant effects ( 5.1 , 7.1 ) Opioids: Concomitant use may increase risk of respiratory depression ( 5.7 , 7.1 ) Imipramine: Decreased alertness observed ( 7.1 ) Chlorpromazine: Impaired alertness and psychomotor performance observed ( 7.1 ) CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin or St.

    Severity: Moderate

    Severity basis: drug interactions section (keywords: may increase). Combining Rifampin (Rifamycin antibiotic (strong CYP3A4 inducer)) and Zolpidem (Sedative-hypnotic (Z-drug)) is classified as a moderate interaction.

    What to Do

    Use this combination with caution. Your prescriber may monitor you more closely or adjust doses.

    From the FDA Label

    7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CNS depressants, including alcohol: Possible adverse additive CNS- depressant effects ( 5.1 , 7.1 ) Opioids: Concomitant use may increase risk of respiratory depression ( 5.7 , 7.1 ) Imipramine: Decreased alertness observed ( 7.1 ) Chlorpromazine: Impaired alertness and psychomotor performance observed ( 7.1 ) CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin or St.

    Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 021153ce-fe27-4ed1-8d88-b4157b0ed734).

    Rifampin

    Rifamycin antibiotic (strong CYP3A4 inducer)

    Brands: Rifadin

    View Rifampin safety profile

    Zolpidem

    Sedative-hypnotic (Z-drug)

    Brands: Ambien, Edluar

    View Zolpidem safety profile

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    This information is educational — not medical advice.

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