Can you take Demerol and Ativan together?

Answer 1

*Always consult your doctor about the side effects and interactions of prescription drugs.

The combination of zolpidem (Ambien) and propoxyphene (Darvon-N) has been listed as a major drug interaction. The side effects of Darvon include increased blood concentrations of sedatives and hypnotics. This could be extremely hazardous.

Answer 2

You can, but in general only if you've been using opiates for a good period, and by that I mean more than a few months. All opiates are natural depressants, and Ambien by its nature increases that effect. Once your opiate tolerance is high enough, it shouldn't be a problem, but remember that each person is different, and it depends on the dosage of demerol you're using. Never take them unless your doctor knows about it, since the combined depressant side-effects could lead to respiratory arrest or worse.

It isn't uncommon for opiate users (particularly long-term opiate patients like myself) to have problems sleeping after long-term use. Though I used to use Ambien years ago, over time as my opiate tolerance became higher, Ambien no longer had any effect.

Answer 3

Yes