Alprazolam and Sertraline interaction

Alprazolam and Sertraline: the Sertraline prescribing label mention this combination without an instruction to avoid it or change the dose.

Minor

Mentioned, no instruction to avoid. Worth knowing; rarely a reason to change anything on its own.

What the FDA labels say

From the Sertraline (sertraline hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-08-06

Minor

False-Positive Effects on Screening Tests for Benzodiazepines False-positive urine immunoassay screening tests for benzodiazepines have been reported in patients taking another sertraline hydrochloride product.

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Minor

Confirmatory tests, such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, will help distinguish sertraline hydrochloride capsules from benzodiazepines [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] .

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False-Positive Screening Tests for Benzodiazepines False-positive urine immunoassay screening tests for benzodiazepines have been reported in patients taking another sertraline hydrochloride product.

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Minor

Confirmatory tests, such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, will distinguish sertraline from benzodiazepines.

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