Fluoxetine and Lorazepam interaction

Fluoxetine and Lorazepam: 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 Lorazepam (LOREEV XR) label · effective 2025-10-08

Major

LOREEV XR should not be used in such patients without adequate antidepressant therapy.

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From the Fluoxetine (Prozac) label · effective 2026-01-08

Moderate

Benzodiazepines: Diazepam – increased t½, alprazolam - further psychomotor performance decrement due to increased levels ( 7.7 )

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Moderate

Benzodiazepines — The half-life of concurrently administered diazepam may be prolonged in some patients [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

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