Save to favorites
This feature is restricted to active members.
Join now to save favorites and get all member benefits, including over 1,400 reviews.
Join NowAlready a member? Sign in here.
Our Members Asked:
Are there any supplements I should avoid when taking Valium or Xanax?
Answer:
Diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan) and other benzodiazepine drugs to treat anxiety and insomnia can be affected by taking certain supplements, which may increase the sedative effects or the risk of depression or impairment associated with these drugs.
For example, grapefruit juice may increase the effects of benzodiazepines by blocking an enzyme that helps break down these medications and should be avoided.
Kava may also prevent the breakdown of benzodiazepines, as well as increase the sedative effects of these drugs.
Supplements like multivitamins may also contain added ingredients, like citrus bioflavonoids, which can potentially increase the effects of these drugs.
Some side effects of benzodiazepines, such as drowsiness, may increase when used with melatonin.
Join today to unlock all member benefits including full access to all CL Answers and over 1,400 reviews.
Join NowAlready a member? Sign In Here.
Join now at www.consumerlab.com/join/
Agree to Comment Terms
Please abide by the following:
- If you make a statement of fact, such as whether a type of treatment does or does not work, state your basis -- such as personal experience or a published study.
- If you make a positive or negative comment about a product, note whether or not you have a financial interest in the product or in a competing product.
- Please be respectful in your tone.
- Please do not submit any type of HTML markup or scripting as it will not be accepted, nor will posts that exceed 2,500 characters.
For your privacy, only your first name (from your account) followed by a random number will appear with your comment. Your last name and email address will not be displayed.
Your comment has been submitted
We will review your comment before it is posted.
Related CL Answers (5)
Join over 95,000 Members
Find the best products with instant access to our latest tests & reviews of over 1,400 health products.
Save money by finding high-quality products at lower cost.
Stay safe with the latest clinical findings, warnings, and expert answers.
Suggest products to test.
Stay informed with our e-newsletter.
Submit your comment
This feature is restricted to active members.
Join now to add comments and get all member benefits, including over 1,400 reviews.
Join NowAlready a member? Sign in here.