Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit juice can raise the level of
Valium in your blood, increasing your risk of
Valium side effects. It is best to avoid grapefruit juice while taking Valium. If your healthcare provider decides that it is okay for you to drink grapefruit juice during treatment with Valium, you should do so consistently and in moderation.
Narcotics or Opiates
Combining an opiate or narcotic with Valium 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 with your healthcare provider before taking Valium with an opiate or narcotic.
Other Benzodiazepines
Combining Valium with other benzodiazepines 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 with your healthcare provider before taking Valium with another benzodiazepine.
Probenecid
Probenecid can raise the level of Valium in your blood, increasing your risk of Valium side effects. Typically, your healthcare provider will need to lower your
Valium dosage (usually by 50 percent) if you are taking Valium along with probenecid.
Seizure Medications
Combining a
seizure medication with Valium 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 with your healthcare provider before taking Valium with a
seizure medication.
Sleep Medications
Combining a sleep medication with Valium 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 with your healthcare provider before taking Valium with a sleep medication.
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