Clobazam and Mirtazapine interaction

Clobazam and Mirtazapine: both prescribing labels 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

From the Mirtazapine (REMERONSOLTAB) label · effective 2025-08-06

Major

The concomitant use of benzodiazepines and alcohol with REMERON/REMERONSolTab should be avoided [see Drug Interactions (7) ] .

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Major

Intervention Avoid concomitant use of benzodiazepines and alcohol with REMERON/REMERONSolTab [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

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Moderate

John's Wort, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone Strong CYP3A Inducers Clinical Impact The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers with REMERON/REMERONSolTab decreases the plasma concentration of mirtazapine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

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Moderate

Intervention Increase the dose of REMERON/REMERONSolTab if needed with concomitant CYP3A inducer use.

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Moderate

Conversely, a decrease in dosage of REMERON/REMERONSolTab may be needed if the CYP3A inducer is discontinued [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ].

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From the Clobazam (SYMPAZAN) label · effective 2025-12-01

Moderate

Risk may be increased with concomitant use of other CNS depressants ( 5.4 , 5.5 )

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Moderate

Prescribers should monitor patients for somnolence and sedation, particularly with concomitant use of other central nervous system depressants.

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Moderate

Therefore, caution patients or their caregivers against simultaneous use with other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol, and caution that the effects of other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol may be potentiated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].

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