Midazolam : Interaction with Foods, Herbs & Alcohol

Last Updated on May 11, 2023

Are you taking Midazolam? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Midazolam with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

Midazolam Interactions with Food and Herbs

Grapefruit and Juice: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice interact with midazolam leading to potentially dangerous side effects.
Mango: Mango may inhibit some enzymes, and therefore possibly increases the blood level of midazolam.
St.John's Wort:St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) may reduce the plasma concentration of midazolam..

Midazolam Interactions with Alcohol

Alcohol adds to the effect of midazolam on the central nervous system resulting in excessive drowsiness and decreased motor skill.

When and How to Take Midazolam

Midazolam is available as a solution (liquid) to be injected into the muscle or vein. If you receive this medicine over a long period of time, your body will be dependent on it. Therefore, the medication may have to be stopped gradually rather than all at once.

Drug Name : Midazolam

Midazolam is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for preoperative sedation, anxiolysis and amnesia.

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

Learn More about Drug-Food Interactions to Safeguard Your Health

1	Be Aware of Common Drug-Food Interactions

2	Grapefruit Can Work Against Your Drug

3	Interaction of Antibiotics with Dairy Products

4	Drug Interaction with Alcohol

5	Test Your Knowledge on Drug Interaction

6	Ten Common Drug-Drug interactions