Alcohol and Divalproex (valproate) interaction

Alcohol and Divalproex (valproate): NIH and FDA consumer guidance flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

Curated guidance for Alcohol

Major

Combining alcohol with sedating medicines (opioids, benzodiazepines, sleep medicines, muscle relaxants) can cause dangerous drowsiness, slowed breathing, and overdose.

Curated ruleNIAAA, Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines

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