What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Glaucoma
-Heart disease
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Lung or breathing disease, such as asthma or COPD
-Mental health conditions
-Sleep apnea
-Substance use disorder
-Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member
-An unusual or allergic reaction to midazolam, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Grapefruit juice
-Idelalisib
-Itraconazole
-Lonafarnib
-Sodium oxybate
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Medications that cause drowsiness before a procedure, such as propofol
-Medications that help you fall asleep
-Medications that relax muscles
-Opioids for pain or cough
-Other benzodiazepines
-Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
-Some antihistamines
-Some medications for depression, such as amitriptyline or trazodone
-Some medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital or primidone
-Supplements, such as green tea, melatonin, St. John's wort, valerian
Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Call emergency services if your seizures do not stop after you use this medication.
There is a risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction with this medication. It is important to take this medication as directed by your care team.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
This medication is a CNS depressant. This is a type of medication or substance that slows down your brain and nervous system. Taking it with other CNS depressants can make you too sleepy. This can make it hard to breathe and stay awake. In some cases, it can cause coma and death. CNS depressants include opioids, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, medications for sleep, alcohol, and street drugs. Talk to your care team about all the medications, vitamins, and supplements you take. They can tell you what is safe to take together. Call emergency services right away if you have slow or shallow breathing, feel dizzy or confused, or have trouble staying awake.
This medication is used to treat higher than usual seizure activity. It is not for daily use. If you have taken this medication for a long time or take a high dose, your body may rely on it. Stopping it suddenly may cause a severe reaction. When it is time to stop, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to reduce the risk of side effects.
This medication may worsen depression and cause thoughts of suicide. This can happen at any time but is more common after first starting treatment and after a change in dose. Talk to your care team right away if you have changes in mood and behavior or thoughts of self-harm or suicide. They can help you.
Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain. Carry a card that describes your condition. List the medications and doses you take on the card.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. Prolonged use of this medication during pregnancy can cause temporary withdrawal in a newborn.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
Do not stop taking this medication or reduce your dose without first talking to your care team. If you have taken this medication for a long time or take a high dose, your body may rely on it. Taking the medication away too quickly can cause symptoms, such as anxiety, tremors, and trouble sleeping. In severe cases, hallucinations and seizures can occur. Talk to your care team about how long you need to take this medication. When it is time to stop, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to reduce the risk of side effects.