

Therefore, reduced effectiveness of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may occur when used concomitantly with WAKIX. WAKIX is a borderline/weak inducer of CYP3A4.Patients should avoid centrally acting H 1 receptor antagonists. H 1 receptor antagonists that cross the blood-brain barrier may reduce the effectiveness of WAKIX.
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Dosage adjustments may be required (see full prescribing information).

The risk of QT prolongation may be greater in patients with hepatic or renal impairment due to higher concentrations of pitolisant monitor these patients for increased QTc.Avoid use in patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmias, as well as other circumstances that may increase the risk of the occurrence of torsade de pointes or sudden death, including symptomatic bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, and the presence of congenital prolongation of the QT interval. WAKIX prolongs the QT interval avoid use of WAKIX in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs known to prolong the QT interval.WAKIX is also contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. WAKIX is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to pitolisant or any component of the formulation.
