Does Alprazolam Interact With Phenytoin?

Examples Carbamazepine, phenytoin Ritonavir Clinical implication Interactions involving ritonavir and alprazolam are complex and time dependent.

Severity: Minor

Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Alprazolam (Benzodiazepine) and Phenytoin (Anticonvulsant) is classified as a minor interaction.

What to Do

This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.

From the FDA Label

Examples Carbamazepine, phenytoin Ritonavir Clinical implication Interactions involving ritonavir and alprazolam are complex and time dependent.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 02840ea6-e4a0-96a0-e063-6394a90a19ae).

Alprazolam

Benzodiazepine

Brands: Xanax

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Phenytoin

Anticonvulsant

Brands: Dilantin

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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