Does Atazanavir And Cobicistat Interact with Triazolam?
Atazanavir And Cobicistat and Triazolam have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Sedatives/Hypnotics: Benzodiazepines midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam ↑ triazolam Coadministration of triazolam or orally administered midazolam is contraindicated due to the potential for serious and/or life-threatening events such as prolonged or increased sedation or respiratory depression. Triazolam and orally administered midazolam are extensively metabolized by CYP3A4 [see Contraindications (4) ] . Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Contraindicated
- Atazanavir And Cobicistat Class
- Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
- Triazolam Class
- Benzodiazepine
- Management
- Do not take together
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Atazanavir And Cobicistat and your doctor is considering prescribing Triazolam (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider