Diazepam and Tetrabenazine interaction

Diazepam and Tetrabenazine: 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 Tetrabenazine label · effective 2019-11-29

Moderate

Alcohol or Other Sedating Drugs Concomitant use of alcohol or other sedating drugs may have additive effects and worsen sedation and somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .

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

Minor

Since Valium has a central nervous system depressant effect, patients should be advised against the simultaneous ingestion of alcohol and other CNS- depressant drugs during Valium therapy.

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Minor

Patients should be advised against the simultaneous ingestion of alcohol and other CNS-depressant drugs during Valium therapy.

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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.