Does Chlordiazepoxide Interact with Butalbital Aspirin And Caffeine?
CDI records a major classification for Chlordiazepoxide and Butalbital Aspirin And Caffeine. The stored summary is: Butalbital causes increased CNS depression when combined with tranquilizers such as chlordiazepoxide. The mechanism involves additive cns depression. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Butalbital Aspirin And Caffeine Class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Additive CNS depression
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Chlordiazepoxide and your doctor is considering prescribing Butalbital Aspirin And Caffeine (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 how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider