Drug interactions
Baclofen + Temazepam
Severity: Moderate
Baclofen and Temazepam: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both agents depress the central nervous system, so using them together can cause more drowsiness, dizziness, muscle weakness and impaired coordination. Falls are a particular concern in older adults, and respiratory depression is possible at higher doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Baclofen and Temazepam can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Baclofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Temazepam belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression via GABA-B (baclofen) and GABA-A (benzodiazepine) pathways.
What to do
Use the lowest effective doses and monitor for oversedation and falls, especially in older patients. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Baclofen with Temazepam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Baclofen and Temazepam can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Both agents depress the central nervous system, so using them together can cause more drowsiness, dizziness, muscle weakness and impaired coordination. Falls are a particular concern in older adults, and respiratory depression is possible at higher doses.
How serious is the interaction between Baclofen and Temazepam?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective doses and monitor for oversedation and falls, especially in older patients. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives.
What other medicines interact with Baclofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Baclofen with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Baclofen page.
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