Does Triazolam Interact with Cobicistat?
Triazolam and Cobicistat have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Sedative/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral), triazolam ↑ midazolam ↑ triazolam Coadministration with triazolam or oral administered midazolam is contraindicated due to potential for serious and/or life-threatening reactions such as prolonged or increased sedation or respiratory depression. Triazolam and orally administered midazolam are extensively metabolized by CYP3A. Coadministration of triazolam or orally administered midazolam with TYBOST may cause large increases in the concentrations of these benzodiazepines. 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
- 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 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