Diazepam and Sertraline interaction
Diazepam and Sertraline: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
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
…be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed particularly with compounds that may potentiate or be potentiated by the action of Valium, such as phenothiazines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, narcotic analgesics, anesthetics, sedative antihistamines, narcotics, barbiturates, MAO inhibitors and other antidepressants.
From the Sertraline (sertraline hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-08-06
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.
Confirmatory tests, such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, will help distinguish sertraline hydrochloride capsules from benzodiazepines [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] .
False-Positive Screening Tests for Benzodiazepines False-positive urine immunoassay screening tests for benzodiazepines have been reported in patients taking another sertraline hydrochloride product.
Confirmatory tests, such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, will distinguish sertraline from benzodiazepines.
Additionally, no dosage adjustment is required for diazepam, lithium, atenolol, tolbutamide, digoxin, and drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, when sertraline hydrochloride capsules is administered concomitantly [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .
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