Valium Drug Interactions

Some of the drugs that can potentially interact with Valium include anesthetics, antidepressant medications, and other benzodiazepines. Valium drug interactions can increase your risk of side effects like drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. It is important to talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about any Valium interactions that may apply to you.

 

An Overview of Valium Drug Interactions

 Valium® (diazepam) can potentially interact with certain other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to Valium interactions include:
 
 
  • Barbiturates, including:
     
    • 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
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