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Does Triazolam Interact with Atazanavir And Cobicistat?

Triazolam and Atazanavir And Cobicistat 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
Triazolam Class
Benzodiazepine
Atazanavir And Cobicistat Class
Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
Management
Do not take together
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Triazolam and your doctor is considering prescribing Atazanavir And Cobicistat (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
💊 Triazolam(Halcion)+💊 Atazanavir And Cobicistat(Evotaz)

Severity & Interaction Details

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contraindicated
Avoid this combination
FDA labeling lists this pair as contraindicated. The risk outweighs the benefit in nearly all cases.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
Benzodiazepine
Drug B class
Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
Source
FDA drug label - atazanavir and cobicistat

What this means in plain English

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) ] .

About Triazolam and Atazanavir And Cobicistat

Triazolam is a Benzodiazepine, while Atazanavir And Cobicistat is a Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor. You may recognize them by the brand names Halcion and Evotaz. Both medications are taken by mouth. Triazolam additionally carries an FDA boxed warning, the FDA's strongest safety alert.

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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.