Drug Interactions With Diazepam Rectal Gel (Cont.)

 
Narcotics or Opiates
Taking an opiate or narcotic with diazepam rectal gel 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 combining diazepam rectal gel with an opiate or narcotic.
 
Other Benzodiazepines
Combining diazepam rectal gel 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 to your healthcare provider before taking diazepam rectal gel with another benzodiazepine.
 
Other Seizure Medications
Certain seizure medications can increase your risk for side effects of diazepam rectal gel, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure your healthcare provider knows about all of the seizure medications you take.
 
Sleep Medications
Combining a sleep medication with diazepam rectal gel 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 a sleep medication if you have recently used diazepam rectal gel.
 

Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Diazepam Rectal Gel

It is possible that not all drug interactions with diazepam rectal gel were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about any specific drug interactions that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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