Drug Interactions With Diazepam

Anesthetics, alcohol, and antipsychotic medications are a few of the drugs that can potentially interact with diazepam. Drug interactions with diazepam can change the levels of diazepam in your blood or increase your risk of certain side effects (such as memory loss or confusion). Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about any diazepam drug interactions that may apply to you.

An Overview of Drug Interactions With Diazepam

Diazepam (Valium®) can potentially interact with certain other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to diazepam interactions include:
 
 
  • Barbiturates, including:
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    • Amobarbital (Amytal®)
    • Butalbital (Fioricet®, Fiorinal®)
    • Pentobarbital (Nembutal®)
    • Phenobarbital (Luminal®)
    • Secobarbital (Seconal®)
 
 
  • Probenecid
  • Seizure medications
  • Sleep medications.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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