Can you take Tramadol along side Valium ?

My doctor put me on it and two pharmacists told my husband that it was a dangerous combination, one of the pharmacies actually called the Head Pharmacist out to talk to hubby, they were quite concerned. I was on three 5mg valium and 300 mg of tramadol.
So I told my doctor (very nicely) what they said and he got so mad and said then let them prescribe your medications, walked out and was done with me.

Got a new doctor, the first thing he did was took me off the tramadol, I have to have the valium for a neurological condition. He said this combo can cause blood clots and is a bad combo especially if you have high blood pressure or are a senior. I am on BP meds. I said it doesn't really help the pain much but it helps me sleep. He said that's showing a problem, the combo is shutting you down.

Just my experience but I thought it was worth sharing.

Interactions between your selected drugs
Major
diazepam ↔ tramadol
Applies to:Valium (diazepam) and 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, you should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how these medications 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.

Something no one seems to have mentioned thus far is that Tramadol runs a high risk of seizures (even at taken with exactly the recommended dose). Valium can help to counteract the seizure risk, but I would strongly suggest looking into to an anticonvulsant while taking Tramadol. Some, such as something like carbamazepine can decrease the effectiveness of Tramadol, but I think it's worth it over seizing.

Yes

I just wanted to add that a friend of mine used to take Diazepam and Tramadol and it made his anxiety worse and made him feel very sleepy/not so in touch with reality...

Hi Brooke Emery I would not do this personally because some strong drugs like these can conflict with eachother also cause added side effects.If you are having problems with pain management then I suggest you see a pain managament specialist that will help you to work with your pain because what you want to do mix drugs like these is asking for problems. Hope you get this problem with pain sorted out ! take care Candypq

Yes it can make you sleepy but i think you will be fine if you keep it in order. i take klonopin, tramadol, vicodin and many others and im fine so you should be too.