Carisoprodol interactions
Carisoprodol (Soma), a muscle relaxant has 164 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 53 major, 106 moderate, 4 minor, and 1 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Major interactions (53)
Combining alcohol with sedating medicines (opioids, benzodiazepines, sleep medicines, muscle relaxants) can cause dangerous drowsiness, slowed breathing, and overdose. (NIAAA, Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines)
• Effects on Driving and Operating Machinery: Patients receiving • alprazolam XR should be cautioned against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, as well as avoiding concomitant use of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs. (Alprazolam label, Warnings and precautions)
Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Buprenorphine label, Boxed warning)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Butorphanol label, Boxed warning)
CNS Depressants The concomitant use of EQUETRO and other CNS depressants can increase the risk of respiratory depression, profound sedation, hypotension, and syncope. (Carbamazepine label, Drug interactions)
Avoid concurrent use of QUZYTTIR with alcohol or other CNS depressants because additional reduction in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur. (Cetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)
Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Chlordiazepoxide label, Warnings)
Do not use in comatose states or in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc.). (Chlorpromazine label, Contraindications)
Table 8: Drugs That are Affected by and Affecting Ciprofloxacin Drugs That are Affected by Ciprofloxacin Drug(s) Recommendation Comments Tizanidine Contraindicated Concomitant administration of tizanidine and ciprofloxacin is contraindicated due to the potentiation of hypotensive and sedative effects of tizanidine [see Contraindications ( 4.2 )]. (Ciprofloxacin label, Drug interactions)
Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Clobazam label, Warnings and precautions)
Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Clonazepam label, Warnings)
Avoid use with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants ( 5.3 ) (Clonidine label, Warnings and precautions)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Codeine label, Boxed warning)
Based on its structural similarity to TCAs, concomitant use of TONMYA with: MAO inhibitors may be life-threatening [see Contraindications (4) ] , Alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with these drugs, Tramadol may increase the seizure risk, Guanethidine or other similar acting drugs may block the… (Cyclobenzaprine label, Drug interactions)
Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Diazepam label, Warnings)
The use of LUNESTA with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Eszopiclone label, Warnings and precautions)
• Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Fentanyl label, Boxed warning)
• Respiratory Depression: May occur with NEURONTIN when used with concomitant central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including opioids, or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment. (Gabapentin label, Warnings and precautions)
Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use of HALDOL DECANOATE with CNS depressants such as anesthetics, opioids, and alcohol. (Haloperidol label, Drug interactions)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death . (Hydromorphone label, Boxed warning)
Rarely, cardiac arrests and death have been reported in association with the combined use of hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscularly and other CNS depressants. (Hydroxyzine label, Precautions)
Benzodiazepines, Opioid Analgesics, or other CNS Depressants : Concomitant use may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death. (Ketamine label, Drug interactions)
This may potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects, especially with repeated dosing or chronic administration of these agents. (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)
Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with XYZAL. (Levocetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)
Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Levorphanol label, Boxed warning)
Caution patients receiving LOREEV XR against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle as well to avoid the concomitant use of alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs during treatment ( 5.4 , 7 ) (Lorazepam label, Warnings and precautions)
Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Meperidine label, Boxed warning)
Managing Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, is a risk factor for respiratory depression and death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. (Methadone label, Boxed warning)
WARNING: PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR MONITORING AND RESUSCITATION, AND RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOID ANALGESICS AND OTHER SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS Personnel and Equipment for Monitoring and ResuscitationOnly personnel trained in the administration of procedural sedation, and not involved in the conduct of the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, should administer… (Midazolam label, Boxed warning)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Morphine label, Boxed warning)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Nalbuphine label, Boxed warning)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oliceridine label, Boxed warning)
Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray ( 5.2 ). (Olopatadine label, Warnings and precautions)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oxycodone label, Boxed warning)
…LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Oxycodone hydrochloride tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Oxycodone and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)
Risks From Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Oxymorphone label, Boxed warning)
…MITIGATION STRATEGY (REMS); LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Pentazocine and Naloxone Tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Pentazocine and naloxone label, Boxed warning)
Phenelzine sulfate should not be used in combination with dextromethorphan or with CNS depressants such as alcohol and certain narcotics. (Phenelzine label, Contraindications)
CNS depressants: Closely monitor for sedation and respiratory depression. (Phenobarbital label, Drug interactions)
• Respiratory Depression : May occur with LYRICA when used with concomitant CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment. (Pregabalin label, Warnings and precautions)
Do not use in comatose states or in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc.). Do not use in pediatric surgery. (Prochlorperazine label, Contraindications)
John’s wort or cyclobenzaprine (a tricyclic muscle relaxant). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)
• Central Nervous System Depression Xyrem (sodium oxybate) is a CNS depressant. (Sodium oxybate label, Boxed warning)
Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Tapentadol label, Boxed warning)
Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Temazepam label, Warnings)
Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Tramadol label, Boxed warning)
• Effects on Driving and Operating Heavy Machinery : Patients receiving triazolam should be cautioned against driving or operating heavy machinery, as well as avoiding concomitant use with alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs. (Triazolam label, Warnings and precautions)
The use of zaleplon with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended (see ). (Zaleplon label, Warnings)
The use of Zolpidem Tartrate with other sedative-hypnotics (including other zolpidem products) at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Zolpidem label, Warnings and precautions)
Moderate interactions (106)
Inform patients also that the central nervous system depressant effects of allopurinol tablets may be additive to those of alcohol and other CNS depressants. (Allopurinol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- AsenapineantipsychoticModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Low dose aspirin also showed an induction effect on CYP2C19. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
- Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate
Low dose aspirin also showed an induction effect on CYP2C19. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
- AzelastineantihistamineModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralModerate
Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolam Use caution when midazolam or triazolam is concomitantly administered with BIXLENVO. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)
- Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate
Skeletal muscle relaxants, nondepolarizing (e.g., tubocurarine) - possible increased responsiveness to the muscle relaxant. (Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide label, Precautions)
- BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Use with CNS depressants may result in an additive or potentiating effect. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)
- BrivaracetamanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Triazolam/flurazepam: Coadministration of buspirone with either triazolam or flurazepam did not appear to prolong or intensify the sedative effects of either benzodiazepine. (Buspirone label, Drug interactions)
- Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- CariprazineantipsychoticModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- ChlorpheniramineantihistamineModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- CimetidineH2 blockerModerate
Co-administration of CYP2C19 inhibitors, such as omeprazole or fluvoxamine, with carisoprodol could result in increased exposure of carisoprodol and decreased exposure of meprobamate. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- ClozapineantipsychoticModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Dantrolenemuscle relaxantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Daridorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Due to sedative properties, may impair ability to perform hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- DesvenlafaxineSNRIModerate
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate
Alcohol or other sedating drugs: May have additive sedation and somnolence ( 7.5 ) (Deutetrabenazine label, Drug interactions)
- Dexmedetomidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- DimenhydrinateantihistamineModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- DoxylamineantihistamineModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- DronabinolcannabinoidModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- EluxadolineopioidModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Co-administration of CYP2C19 inhibitors, such as omeprazole or fluvoxamine, with carisoprodol could result in increased exposure of carisoprodol and decreased exposure of meprobamate. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
- EthosuximideanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Co-administration of CYP2C19 inhibitors, such as omeprazole or fluvoxamine, with carisoprodol could result in increased exposure of carisoprodol and decreased exposure of meprobamate. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluvoxamineSSRIModerate
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- IsoniazidantibioticModerate
Co-administration of CYP2C19 inhibitors, such as omeprazole or fluvoxamine, with carisoprodol could result in increased exposure of carisoprodol and decreased exposure of meprobamate. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
- LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Due to sedative properties, may impair ability to perform hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- LevomilnacipranSNRIModerate
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate
Skeletal muscle relaxants, nondepolarizing (e.g., tubocurarine) - possible increased responsiveness to the muscle relaxant. (Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
- Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Naloxoneopioid antagonistModerate
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Recurrent Respiratory and CNS Depression : Due to the duration of action of naloxone relative to the opioid, respiratory and CNS depression may recur after the first dose of naloxone. (Naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Co-administration of CYP2C19 inhibitors, such as omeprazole or fluvoxamine, with carisoprodol could result in increased exposure of carisoprodol and decreased exposure of meprobamate. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
- OnabotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate
Patients receiving concomitant treatment of BOTOX and aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission (e.g., curare-like agents), or muscle relaxants, should be observed closely because the effect of BOTOX may be potentiated ( 7.1 , 7.4 ) (OnabotulinumtoxinA label, Drug interactions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Concomitant Use with Midazolam : Noxafil can prolong hypnotic/sedative effects. (Posaconazole label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- PropofolCNS depressantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Due to sedative properties, may impair ability to perform hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- RufinamideanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate
Skeletal muscle relaxants, nondepolarizing (e.g., tubocurarine): Possible increased responsiveness to the muscle relaxant may result. (Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
- Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Due to sedative properties, may impair ability to perform hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Tasimelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Due to sedative properties, may impair ability to perform hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
25% increase Diazepam Benzodiazepines increase CNS concentrations of adenosine, a potent CNS depressant, while theophylline blocks adenosine receptors. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)
- TiagabineanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorModerate
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate
The effects of the following drugs may be potentiated when given together with triamterene: antihypertensive medication, other diuretics, preanesthetic and anesthetic agents, skeletal muscle relaxants (non-depolarizing). (Triamterene label, Drug interactions)
Thiazides have also been shown to increase the paralyzing effect of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants such as tubocurarine (an effect attributed to potassium loss); consequently, caution should be observed in patients undergoing surgery. (Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
- TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicModerate
Concurrent use of alcohol or other CNS depressants with trihexyphenidyl HCl may cause increased sedative effects. (Trihexyphenidyl label, Drug interactions)
- Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- VigabatrinanticonvulsantModerate
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Co-administration of CYP2C19 inhibitors, such as omeprazole or fluvoxamine, with carisoprodol could result in increased exposure of carisoprodol and decreased exposure of meprobamate. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously. (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (4)
- Epoetin alfaMinor
The “gasping syndrome” is characterized by central nervous system (CNS) depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. (Epoetin alfa label, Warnings and precautions)
Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants In postmarketing experience there have been reports of a possible interaction between ketorolac tromethamineIV/IMand nondepolarizing muscle relaxants that resulted in apnea. (Ketorolac label, Drug interactions)
…to date with the following: (1) cardiac glycosides– digitalis and digoxin; (2) hypoglycemics–insulin, chlorpropamide, phenformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide; (3) tranquilizers and sedatives–chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and phenobarbital; (4) antigout–allopurinol, colchicine, and probenecid; (5) antiarrhythmics–procainamide, propranolol (see WARNINGS however),… (Prazosin label, Drug interactions)
Co-administration of CYP2C19 inducers, such as rifampin or St. (Carisoprodol label, Drug interactions)
No significant interaction reported (1)
…adjustment is needed when SINGULAIR is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, fexofenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Montelukast label, Drug interactions)
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