Drug interactions
Carisoprodol + Clonazepam
Severity: Major
Carisoprodol and Clonazepam: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Both agents depress the CNS, and together they can cause marked sedation, impaired coordination and respiratory depression. The combination also raises the risk of misuse and overdose.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carisoprodol and Clonazepam can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Carisoprodol belongs to Musculoskeletal; Clonazepam belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive GABA-A mediated CNS depression, with meprobamate from carisoprodol acting similarly to barbiturates.
What to do
Avoid concurrent use where possible, or limit doses and duration and monitor sedation and respiratory function. Counsel against alcohol and driving.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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References
Other interactions of Carisoprodol
Other interactions of Clonazepam
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- Clonazepam + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Clonazepam Major
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- Amobarbital + Clonazepam Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carisoprodol with Clonazepam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Carisoprodol and Clonazepam can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Both agents depress the CNS, and together they can cause marked sedation, impaired coordination and respiratory depression. The combination also raises the risk of misuse and overdose.
How serious is the interaction between Carisoprodol and Clonazepam?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid concurrent use where possible, or limit doses and duration and monitor sedation and respiratory function. Counsel against alcohol and driving.
What other medicines interact with Carisoprodol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Carisoprodol with, for example, Alfentanil, Alprazolam, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Carisoprodol page.
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