Midazolam; Triazolam/Diltiazem; Verapamil Interactions
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Medical warning:
Serious. These medicines may interact and cause very harmful effects. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
If you are taking diltiazem or verapamil, your body may not properly process midazolam or triazolam.
What might happen:
Your blood levels of midazolam or triazolam may increase and cause excess drowsiness.
What you should do about this interaction:
Let your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) know that you are taking these medicines together. If you experience severe drowsiness or confusion, contact your doctor. It may be necessary to adjust the dose of your medicine or change your medicine.Your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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