Drug

Oxazepam

Common brand names:

Serax

Oxazepam is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as worry, restlessness, and insomnia; symptoms that occur during alcohol withdrawal; and agitation and irritability in elderly individuals. Oxazepam is in a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

  • Supportive Interactions

    1

    • Oxazepam

      Vinpocetine

      Support Medicine

      In a preliminary trial, an extract of periwinkle called vinpocetine was shown to produce minor improvements in short-term memory among people taking flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine. Further study is needed to determine if vinpocetine would be a helpful adjunct to use of benzodiazepines, or oxazepam specifically.

      Vinpocetine
      Oxazepam
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      1. Bhatti JZ, Hindmarch I. Vinpocetine effects on cognitive impairments produced by flunitrazepam. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 1987;2:325-31.
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