Drug Interactions With Oxazepam (Cont.)

Oxazepam Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when oxazepam is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Alcoholic Beverages
Combining alcohol with oxazepam can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may occur. It is best to avoid alcohol while taking oxazepam (see Oxazepam and Alcohol).
 
Anesthetics
Combining anesthetics with oxazepam can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may occur. Make sure your healthcare providers know you are taking oxazepam before you undergo any surgical procedure.
 
Antidepressants
Combining an antidepressant with oxazepam can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may occur. Make sure to talk with your healthcare provider before taking oxazepam with an antidepressant, as you may need to be monitored more closely.
 
Antipsychotic Medications
Combining an antipsychotic medication with oxazepam can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may occur. Make sure to talk with your healthcare provider before taking oxazepam with an antipsychotic medication.
 
Barbiturates
Combining a barbiturate with oxazepam can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may occur. Make sure to talk with your healthcare provider before taking oxazepam with a barbiturate.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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