Drug Interaction Checker

Avoid alcohol-containing drinks while taking medicines that cause drowsiness. Using some of these drugs along with alcohol can lead to serious side effects. You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider immediately.

In theory, tobacco smoking may reduce the effectiveness of Diazepam; tobacco smoke contains substances that speed the removal of Diazepam's active components from the body. Alternatively, if you take Diazepam and suddenly stop Tobacco smoking, you may feel more drowsy or tired, or may experience dizziness or other side effects. If you will stop smoking, use care in driving or operating machinery until you know how the Diazepam will affect you. Make sure your prescriber is aware that you smoke Tobacco or if you plan to stop smoking.

Although an interaction is possible, these drugs are often used together. Benzodiazepines include drugs for anxiety or sleep, such as Ativan, Dalmane, Doral, Halcion, Klonopin, Librium, ProSom, Restoril, Serax, Tranxene, Valium, and Xanax. Caffeine may increase nervousness or sleeplessness. If you are taking a Benzodiazepine to help you sleep, avoid taking Caffeine and Caffeine-containing foods or beverages like colas, coffee, teas, or chocolates within several hours prior to bedtime.