Can I take Valium with Ultram?

Hello,

There is a major interaction between Valium (Diazepam) and Ultram (Tramadol), major meaning:

Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.

Interactions between your drugs
Major
diazePAM traMADol
Applies to: Valium (diazepam), Ultram (tramadol)

Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Do not drink alcohol or self-medicate with these medications without your doctor's approval, and do not exceed the doses or frequency and duration of use prescribed by your doctor. Also, because these medications may cause dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, reaction speed and motor coordination, you should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how they affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Interaction report:
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=2221-1474,862-441

If both medications were prescribed by the same DR. he/she must be aware of this possible interaction and has outweighed the benefit being greater than the risks and would not put you in harms way. Now, if these were prescribed by 2 different Drs. and they are not aware what you were on first and prescribes you with another medication, do not take them until you contact to both Drs. or if you are afraid of taking both which were prescribed by one Dr., I recommend you wait until you speak to your Dr. and he/she puts your mind at ease.

Regards, masso