Diastat Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Diastat is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Alcohol
Combining alcohol with Diastat can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. It is best to avoid alcohol for a while after taking a dose of Diastat.
Anesthetics
Taking anesthetics with Diastat can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure your healthcare providers know if you have used Diastat recently before you undergo any surgical procedure.
Antidepressant Medications
Combining an
antidepressant with Diastat can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking Diastat with an antidepressant, as you may need to be monitored more closely.
Antipsychotic Medications
Taking an
antipsychotic medication with Diastat can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking Diastat with an antipsychotic medication.
Barbiturates
Combining a barbiturate with Diastat can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking Diastat with a barbiturate.
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