Drug interactions
Triazolam + Zolpidem
Severity: Major
Triazolam and Zolpidem: major interaction.
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Summary
Zolpidem combined with triazolam leads to additive sedation, amnesia and impaired psychomotor function, with a higher risk of falls and complex sleep behaviors. Respiratory depression is a concern in vulnerable patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Triazolam and Zolpidem 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.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic CNS depression from two GABA-A receptor positive modulators.
What to do
Avoid combining two hypnotics; if both are unavoidable, use minimal doses for the shortest duration and monitor for oversedation and respiratory depression.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Triazolam with Zolpidem?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Triazolam and Zolpidem 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. Zolpidem combined with triazolam leads to additive sedation, amnesia and impaired psychomotor function, with a higher risk of falls and complex sleep behaviors. Respiratory depression is a concern in vulnerable patients.
How serious is the interaction between Triazolam and Zolpidem?
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 combining two hypnotics; if both are unavoidable, use minimal doses for the shortest duration and monitor for oversedation and respiratory depression.
What other medicines interact with Zolpidem?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Zolpidem with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Zolpidem page.
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