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A member asked:

Its true that luvox raises the dose of diazepam by slowing its metabolism...i take 250 luvox er and 5 diazepam.how much diazepam am i really getting?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug interaction: “Diazepam oral will increase the level or effect of fluvoxamine oral by altering drug metabolism.” REF: https://www.rxlist.com/drug-interactions/diazepam-oral-and-fluvoxamine-oral-interaction.htm . Due to this potential interaction this medication combination should be monitored by your physician.

Answered 11/25/2018

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