Understanding Diazepam (Valium)

Medication Interactions

Diazepam interacts with many medications! Thus, patients must list all medications that they take. Their doctor needs to have this list! Patients need to include the supplements, vitamins, and over-the-counter drugs they take in addition to all prescriptions. Examples of the medications that diazepam interacts with include opioids, sodium oxybate, hydrocodone, and many stimulants. Opioids cause breathing issues, just like alcohol! The interaction with sodium oxybate is life-threatening.

Patients cannot take St. John's Wort alongside this medication either, due to the interaction it causes! Herbal remedies for insomnia and anxiety also interact with diazepam. One example is valerian root! However, these are not the only interactions. Thus, as mentioned, patients need to tell their doctor about everything they take!