Drug interactions
Diazepam + Eucalyptus
Severity: Minor
Diazepam and Eucalyptus: minor interaction.
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Summary
Eucalyptus preparations may have mild CNS depressant effects that could add to diazepam sedation. Eucalyptus oil can also induce CYP enzymes, but the clinical significance with diazepam is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diazepam and Eucalyptus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive CNS depression; possible weak hepatic enzyme induction.
What to do
Counsel the patient that sedation may be increased and avoid ingestion of eucalyptus oil. Topical or inhaled use is unlikely to matter.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Diazepam with Eucalyptus?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diazepam and Eucalyptus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Eucalyptus preparations may have mild CNS depressant effects that could add to diazepam sedation. Eucalyptus oil can also induce CYP enzymes, but the clinical significance with diazepam is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Diazepam and Eucalyptus?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel the patient that sedation may be increased and avoid ingestion of eucalyptus oil. Topical or inhaled use is unlikely to matter.
What other medicines interact with Diazepam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Diazepam with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Alfentanil, Alprazolam. The full list is on the Diazepam page.
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