Diazepam and Modafinil interaction

Diazepam and Modafinil: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Diazepam (Valium) label · effective 2026-08-11

Moderate

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.

Warningsby drug classView label on DailyMed

From the Modafinil (Provigil) label · effective 2025-10-16

Moderate

Effects of PROVIGIL on CYP2C19 Substrates Elimination of drugs that are substrates for CYP2C19 (e.g., phenytoin, diazepam, propranolol, omeprazole, and clomipramine) may be prolonged by PROVIGIL via inhibition of metabolic enzymes, with resultant higher systemic exposure.

Drug interactionsnames DiazepamView label on DailyMed
Moderate

CYP2C19 substrates, such as omeprazole, phenytoin, and diazepam: Exposure of these medications may be increased.

Drug interactionsnames DiazepamView label on DailyMed

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Not medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.