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Ultram and Klonopin
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Ultram and Klonopin
by Mazzcm, Feb 18, 2003 12:00AM
I was diagnosed with BP2, over a month ago. I'm on 1000mg Depakote ER, 75mg Seraquel for sleep, and 2 mg Klonapin per day.
I've recently been experiencing acute attacks of abdominal pain. I went to the doctor, she checked me out for a urinary tract infection - no, I then went to th ER, where I got a sonogram and a bunch of other tests done. Nothing came up abnormal. My thereapist says its probablly stress related, I have been under a lot of stress lately.
However, at the Er they gave me Ultram(for the pain) 50-100 mgs as needed), claiming it wouldn't affect my other meds. But when I read the label it says not to tale with Valium. It doesn't say why. I think Klonopin is similar to valium, so am worried about taking both.
What is the interaction?
I've recently been experiencing acute attacks of abdominal pain. I went to the doctor, she checked me out for a urinary tract infection - no, I then went to th ER, where I got a sonogram and a bunch of other tests done. Nothing came up abnormal. My thereapist says its probablly stress related, I have been under a lot of stress lately.
However, at the Er they gave me Ultram(for the pain) 50-100 mgs as needed), claiming it wouldn't affect my other meds. But when I read the label it says not to tale with Valium. It doesn't say why. I think Klonopin is similar to valium, so am worried about taking both.
What is the interaction?
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Feb 19, 2003 12:00AM
, Feb 19, 2003 12:00AM
You are correct to worry about this. these medications are additive, which means you are taking two dose levels instead of one, and there is a risk of respiratory distress. If you need to take both, the doses must be adjusted downward by your doctor to get into the safe range.
