Drug interactions
Alprazolam + Midodrine
Severity: Minor
Alprazolam and Midodrine: minor interaction.
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Summary
No clinically meaningful interaction is established. Midodrine raises blood pressure through peripheral vasoconstriction and has no reliable effect on benzodiazepine sedation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Alprazolam and Midodrine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Alprazolam belongs to Central Nervous System; Midodrine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; midodrine acts peripherally as an alpha-1 agonist.
What to do
No specific action is needed. Continue routine monitoring of blood pressure and sedation.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Alprazolam
- Alprazolam + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Alprazolam Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Alprazolam with Midodrine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Alprazolam and Midodrine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No clinically meaningful interaction is established. Midodrine raises blood pressure through peripheral vasoconstriction and has no reliable effect on benzodiazepine sedation.
How serious is the interaction between Alprazolam and Midodrine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No specific action is needed. Continue routine monitoring of blood pressure and sedation.
What other medicines interact with Alprazolam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Alprazolam with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole. The full list is on the Alprazolam page.
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