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Can you take Diazepam with MoviPrep?

No drug interactions found, but 33 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

There were no interactions found between diazepam and MoviPrep. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

diazePAM Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: diazepam

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with diazePAM and lead to potentially dangerous side effects.

Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

Do not drink alcohol while taking diazePAM. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. You may feel more drowsy, dizzy, or tired if you take diazePAM with alcohol.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

Moderate:

polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes)

Mixing polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes and starch-based food thickeners can reduce the thickening effect, which could increase the chance of the liquid going down the wrong way (aspiration), especially if you have trouble swallowing.

Also, taking oral medications within one hour of starting polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes may speed up movement through your digestive system, potentially reducing the absorption and effectiveness of those medications.

Try to avoid taking other oral medications during and within one hour after starting polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes.

It's important to inform your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor

Minor food/lifestyle interactions

Minor:

diazePAM Caffeine

Applies to: diazepam

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Disease interactions

30 potential interactions Applies to: 24 conditions, including Depression, Weight Loss, Seizures, Ulcerative Colitis, and Psychosis.

Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Acute Alcohol Intoxication.

The use of benzodiazepines with alcohol is not recommended. Patients with acute alcohol intoxication exhibit depressed vital signs. The central nervous system depressant effects of benzodiazepines may be additive with those of alcohol, and severe respiratory depression and death may occur. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake.

Altered Consciousness

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Altered Consciousness.

Benzodiazepines should not be administered by injection to patients in shock or coma. The hypnotic and hypotensive effects of these agents may be prolonged and intensified in such patients.

Asphyxia

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Asphyxia.

Benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression and apnea, usually when given in high dosages and/or by intravenous administration. However, some patients may be susceptible at commonly used dosages, including the elderly, debilitated or severely ill patients, those receiving other CNS depressants, and those with limited ventilatory reserve, chronic pulmonary insufficiency or other respiratory disorders. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in these patients. Appropriate monitoring and individualization of dosage are particularly important, and equipment for resuscitation should be immediately available if the parenteral route is used. Benzodiazepines, especially injectable formulations, should generally be avoided in patients with sleep apnea, severe respiratory insufficiency, or hypoxia.

Dehydration

Moderate:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.

Use caution when prescribing PEG electrolyte solutions to patients with impaired renal function or patients taking concomitant medications that may affect renal function. Ensure adequate hydration and consider performing baseline and post-colonoscopy laboratory tests (electrolytes, creatinine, and BUN) in these patients.

Depression

Moderate:

diazepam

diazePAM has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Benzodiazepines depress the central nervous system and may cause or exacerbate mental depression and cause suicidal behavior and ideation. Episodes of mania and hypomania have also been reported in depressed patients treated with some of these agents. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of depression or other psychiatric disorders. Patients should be monitored for any changes in mood or behavior. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.

Drug Dependence

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Drug Dependence.

Benzodiazepines have the potential to cause dependence and abuse. Tolerance as well as physical and psychological dependence can develop, particularly after prolonged use and/or excessive dosages. However, abrupt cessation following continual use of as few as 6 weeks at therapeutic levels has occasionally precipitated withdrawal symptoms. Addiction- prone individuals, such as those with a history of alcohol or substance abuse, should be under careful surveillance when treated with benzodiazepines. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients. After prolonged use or if dependency is suspected, withdrawal of benzodiazepine therapy should be undertaken gradually using a dosage- tapering schedule. If withdrawal symptoms occur, temporary reinstitution of benzodiazepines may be necessary.

Esophageal Obstruction

Moderate:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a moderate potential interaction with Esophageal Obstruction.

Patients with impaired gag reflex, unconscious or semi-conscious patients, and patients prone to regurgitation or aspiration should be administered polyethylene glycol (PEG) electrolyte solutions cautiously. Patients experiencing severe bloating, distention or abdominal pain may need to receive PEG electrolyte solutions at a slower rate.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction

Major:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.

The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.

Major:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.

The use of polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, or toxic megacolon. If gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation is suspected, appropriate studies should be performed prior to administration of these agents. Use with caution in patients with severe active ulcerative colitis. Increased activity of the gut caused by these agents could worsen these conditions.

Gastrointestinal Perforation

Major:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Perforation.

The use of polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, or toxic megacolon. If gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation is suspected, appropriate studies should be performed prior to administration of these agents. Use with caution in patients with severe active ulcerative colitis. Increased activity of the gut caused by these agents could worsen these conditions.

Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension.

The manufacturers consider the use of benzodiazepines to be contraindicated in patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma or untreated open-angle glaucoma. These agents do not possess anticholinergic activity but have very rarely been associated with increased intraocular pressure.

Heart Disease

Moderate:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Disease.

The use of ionic osmotic laxative products for bowel preparation has been associated with rare reports of serious arrhythmias. Use caution when prescribing PEG electrolyte solutions in patients at increased risk of arrhythmias (e.g., patients with a history of prolonged QT, uncontrolled arrhythmias, recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, congestive heart failure, or cardiomyopathy). Clinical monitoring of cardiovascular status is recommended prior to, during, and after therapy.

Hyperkinetic Syndrome of Childhood

Moderate:

diazepam

diazePAM has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperkinetic Syndrome of Childhood.

Paradoxical reactions, including excitability, irritability, aggressive behavior, agitation, nervousness, hostility, anxiety, sleep disturbances, nightmares and vivid dreams, have been reported with the use of benzodiazepines in psychiatric patients and pediatric patients with hyperactive aggressive disorders. Such patients should be monitored for signs of paradoxical stimulation during therapy with benzodiazepines. The manufacturers do not recommend the use of benzodiazepines for the treatment of psychosis.

Hyponatremia

Moderate:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a moderate potential interaction with Hyponatremia.

PEG electrolyte solutions have been associated with seizure activity, and/or loss of consciousness. The seizure cases were associated with electrolyte abnormalities and low serum osmolality. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of or predisposition to seizures or in patients with known or suspected hyponatremia.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Major:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a major potential interaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.

Liver Disease

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The use of diazepam is considered by the manufacturer to be contraindicated in patients with clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease. Diazepam is primarily metabolized by the liver, and the metabolites are eliminated by the kidney. Due to the possibility of excess accumulation of metabolites and the unknown effects of such accumulation, therapy with diazepam should also be administered cautiously in patients with renal impairment. Monitoring renal function during treatment is recommended.

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The use of some benzodiazepines such as clonazepam and diazepam (oral tablets), is considered by the manufacturer to be contraindicated in patients with clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease. These drugs are primarily metabolized by the liver and there is a risk of excess accumulation. Although all benzodiazepines may worsen hepatic encephalopathy, the manufacturer specifically recommends that lorazepam should be avoided in these patients.

Myasthenia Gravis

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Myasthenia Gravis.

The use of diazepam is contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis.

Psychosis

Moderate:

diazepam

diazePAM has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Benzodiazepines depress the central nervous system and may cause or exacerbate mental depression and cause suicidal behavior and ideation. Episodes of mania and hypomania have also been reported in depressed patients treated with some of these agents. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of depression or other psychiatric disorders. Patients should be monitored for any changes in mood or behavior. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.

Moderate:

diazepam

diazePAM has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Paradoxical reactions, including excitability, irritability, aggressive behavior, agitation, nervousness, hostility, anxiety, sleep disturbances, nightmares and vivid dreams, have been reported with the use of benzodiazepines in psychiatric patients and pediatric patients with hyperactive aggressive disorders. Such patients should be monitored for signs of paradoxical stimulation during therapy with benzodiazepines. The manufacturers do not recommend the use of benzodiazepines for the treatment of psychosis.

Pulmonary Impairment

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

Benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression and apnea, usually when given in high dosages and/or by intravenous administration. However, some patients may be susceptible at commonly used dosages, including the elderly, debilitated or severely ill patients, those receiving other CNS depressants, and those with limited ventilatory reserve, chronic pulmonary insufficiency or other respiratory disorders. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in these patients. Appropriate monitoring and individualization of dosage are particularly important, and equipment for resuscitation should be immediately available if the parenteral route is used. Benzodiazepines, especially injectable formulations, should generally be avoided in patients with sleep apnea, severe respiratory insufficiency, or hypoxia.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

The use of diazepam is considered by the manufacturer to be contraindicated in patients with clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease. Diazepam is primarily metabolized by the liver, and the metabolites are eliminated by the kidney. Due to the possibility of excess accumulation of metabolites and the unknown effects of such accumulation, therapy with diazepam should also be administered cautiously in patients with renal impairment. Monitoring renal function during treatment is recommended.

Moderate:

diazepam

diazePAM has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Benzodiazepines are excreted by the kidneys and should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function and end-stage kidney disease.

Moderate:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Use caution when prescribing PEG electrolyte solutions to patients with impaired renal function or patients taking concomitant medications that may affect renal function. Ensure adequate hydration and consider performing baseline and post-colonoscopy laboratory tests (electrolytes, creatinine, and BUN) in these patients.

Respiratory Arrest

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Respiratory Arrest.

Benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression and apnea, usually when given in high dosages and/or by intravenous administration. However, some patients may be susceptible at commonly used dosages, including the elderly, debilitated or severely ill patients, those receiving other CNS depressants, and those with limited ventilatory reserve, chronic pulmonary insufficiency or other respiratory disorders. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in these patients. Appropriate monitoring and individualization of dosage are particularly important, and equipment for resuscitation should be immediately available if the parenteral route is used. Benzodiazepines, especially injectable formulations, should generally be avoided in patients with sleep apnea, severe respiratory insufficiency, or hypoxia.

Seizures

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Seizures.

The use of benzodiazepines in patients with seizure disorders may increase the incidence or precipitate the onset of generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal). Appropriate anticonvulsant medication might need to be initiated or the dosage increased. Abrupt cessation of benzodiazepine therapy may precipitate seizures and other withdrawal symptoms, particularly after prolonged use and/or excessive dosages. Status epilepticus may occur in patients with a history of seizures withdrawn rapidly from benzodiazepine therapy. Following chronic administration, cessation of benzodiazepine therapy should occur gradually with incrementally reduced dosages. Patients should be advised not to discontinue medication without first consulting with the physician.

Moderate:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

PEG electrolyte solutions have been associated with seizure activity, and/or loss of consciousness. The seizure cases were associated with electrolyte abnormalities and low serum osmolality. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of or predisposition to seizures or in patients with known or suspected hyponatremia.

Shock

Major:

diazepam

diazePAM has a major potential interaction with Shock.

Benzodiazepines should not be administered by injection to patients in shock or coma. The hypnotic and hypotensive effects of these agents may be prolonged and intensified in such patients.

Ulcerative Colitis

Major:

MoviPrep

The polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes in MoviPrep has a major potential interaction with Ulcerative Colitis.

The use of polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, or toxic megacolon. If gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation is suspected, appropriate studies should be performed prior to administration of these agents. Use with caution in patients with severe active ulcerative colitis. Increased activity of the gut caused by these agents could worsen these conditions.

Weight Loss

Moderate:

diazepam

diazePAM has a moderate potential interaction with Weight Loss.

The plasma half-lives of benzodiazepines may be prolonged in obese patients, presumably due to increased distribution into fat. Marked increases in distribution (> 100%) have been reported for diazepam and midazolam, and moderate increases (25% to 100%) for alprazolam, lorazepam, and oxazepam. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in obese patients, with careful monitoring of CNS status. Longer dosing intervals may be appropriate. When dosing by weight, loading doses should be based on actual body weight, while maintenance dose should be based on ideal body weight to avoid toxicity.

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diazepam

A total of 538 drugs are known to interact with diazepam.

MoviPrep

A total of 421 drugs are known to interact with MoviPrep.

Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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