What medications can cause breathing problems when taken with opioids?

Travis M. Hendry, MD on behalf of Intermountain Healthcare

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Medications that interact with opioids to decrease breathing include clonazepam (Klonopin), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), zolpidem (Ambien), antihistamines (such as Benadryl), anti-nausea medications (such as promethazine/Phenergan), and muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol/Soma).

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