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Triazolam

Also known as: Halcion

Benzodiazepine

Route: Oral

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78 interactions on record⛔ Black Box Warning

Triazolam has 78 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 22 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 7 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Atazanavir, Atazanavir And Cobicistat, Atazanavir Sulfate. Patients taking Triazolam should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
78
Contraindicated
22
Major
7
Moderate
31
Minor
2

Contraindicated (22)

Major (7)

Moderate (31)

  • Triazolam + Amiodarone— In vitro data of benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended.
  • Triazolam + Armodafinil— Clearance of triazolam may be increased by armodafinil, resulting in lower systemic exposure. Dosage adjustment should b…
  • Triazolam + Buspirone Hydrochloride— Coadministration did not appear to prolong or intensify sedative effects, but use with caution due to CNS activity.
  • Triazolam + Clarithromycin— Alprazolam Triazolam Triazolam, Alprazolam: Caution and appropriate dose adjustments should be considered when triazolam…
  • Triazolam + Cyclosporine— In vitro data of benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended.
  • Triazolam + Cyp3a Inducers— Can significantly decrease triazolam plasma concentration and may reduce effectiveness; caution recommended.
  • Triazolam + Deferasirox— Closely monitor patients for signs of reduced effectiveness when deferasirox is administered with drugs metabolized by C…
  • Triazolam + Diltiazem— Data from clinical studies of similar benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommen…
  • Triazolam + Ergotamine— In vitro data of benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended.
  • Triazolam + Erythromycin Lactobionate— Erythromycin decreases clearance and may increase pharmacological effect of triazolam.
  • Triazolam + Fluvoxamine— Data from clinical studies of similar benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommen…
  • Triazolam + Grapefruit Juice— Coadministration increased maximum plasma concentration by 25%, area under curve by 48%, and half-life by 18%.
  • Triazolam + Imatinib— Imatinib increases plasma concentration of triazolo-benzodiazepines; use caution with drugs having narrow therapeutic wi…
  • Triazolam + Imatinib Mesylate— Imatinib increases plasma concentration of CYP3A4 metabolized triazolo-benzodiazepines. Use caution with drugs that have…
  • Triazolam + Isoniazid— Coadministration increased maximum plasma concentration by 20%, decreased clearance by 42%, and increased half-life by 3…
  • Triazolam + Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin— Alprazolam Triazolam Triazolam, Alprazolam : Caution and appropriate dose adjustments should be considered when triazola…
  • Triazolam + Lenacapavir Sodium— Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolam Use with caution when midazolam or triazo…
  • Triazolam + Modafinil— Clearance may be increased by modafinil resulting in lower systemic exposure. Dosage adjustment should be considered whe…
  • Triazolam + Netupitant And Palonosetron— Benzodiazepine metabolized via CYP3A4; increased plasma concentrations possible when administered with AKYNZEO.
  • Triazolam + Nicardipine— In vitro data of benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended.
  • Triazolam + Nifedipine— In vitro data of benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended.
  • Triazolam + Oral Contraceptives— Coadministration increased maximum plasma concentration by 6%, decreased clearance by 32%, and increased half-life by 16…
  • Triazolam + Paclitaxel— Caution should be exercised when paclitaxel is concomitantly administered with known substrates (e.g., midazolam, buspir…
  • Triazolam + Paroxetine— In vitro data suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended during coadministration.
  • Triazolam + Posaconazole— Prevention or Management Midazolam, Alprazolam, Triazolam Closely monitor for adverse reactions associated with high pla…
  • Triazolam + Ranitidine— Triazolam exposure increased by approximately 30% with ranitidine coadministration due to altered gastric pH affecting a…
  • Triazolam + Ranitidine Hydrochloride— Triazolam exposure was increased by approximately 30% when coadministered with ranitidine due to altered gastric pH affe…
  • Triazolam + Sertraline— In vitro data suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended during coadministration.
  • Triazolam + Stiripentol— Stiripentol is an inhibitor and inducer of CYP3A4; consider dose adjustment of triazolam when administered concomitantly…
  • Triazolam + Strong Inducers Of Cyp 3a4— Can significantly decrease plasma concentration of triazolam and may decrease effectiveness. Caution recommended during …
  • Triazolam + Verapamil— Data from clinical studies of similar benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommen…

Minor (2)

Triazolam + Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate⛔Contraindicated

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Triazolam + Carbamazepineℹ️Unknown

prednisolone, dexamethasone), cyclosporin, dabigatran( 6 ), delavirdine, desipramine, diazepam, dicumarol, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (e.g., felodipine), doxycycline, edoxaban( 6 ), eslicarbazepine, ethosuximide, everolimus, felbamate, haloperidol, imatinib, itraconazole, lamotrigine, levothyroxine, lorazepam, methadone, methsuximide, midazolam, mirtazapine, nefazodone, nortriptyline, olanzapine, oral and other hormonal contraceptives( 2 ), oxcarbazepine, paliperidone, phenytoin( 3 ), praziquantel, protease inhibitors, quetiapine, risperidone, rivaroxaban( 6 ), sertraline, sirolimus, tadalafil, theophylline, tiagabine, topiramate, tramadol, triazolam, trazodone( 4 ), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., imipramine, amitriptyline, nortriptyline), valproate, warfarin (5) , ziprasidone, and zonisamide.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.

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