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Diazepam and Morphine: what the published research says

PubMed indexes 6 records that name Diazepam and Morphine together, either in the title or in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context. Each one is listed below with its study design and, where the abstract states one, the authors’ own conclusion, quoted and linked. This page reports that literature. It does not tell you whether to combine them.

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An evidence index, not guidance.

Every statement below is attributed to a named, dated, linked source.

This page lists published research relevant to Diazepam and Morphine. It deliberately does not state whether the combination is safe, whether it interacts, in which direction, at what dose, or how far apart to take them.

The research

6 studies naming Diazepam and Morphine.

Strongest relevance first: papers naming both substances in the title, then human trials and systematic reviews.

Morphine and fentanyl anesthetic interactions with diazepam: relative antagonism in rats.

Anesthesia and analgesia · 1990 · PMID 2168134

Animal study

“In combination the sum of fractional doses was higher than a single-drug fractional dose, 1.67 versus 1.00 (P less than 0.05) for morphine-diazepam and 1.61 versus 1.00 (P less than 0.05) for fentanyl-diazepam. The observed antagonism is a relative one that does not increase the requirement for one agent upon the addition of another agent.”

Kissin et al. · From the abstract

Names both Diazepam and Morphine in its title.

Diazepam--morphine hypnotic synergism in rats.

Anesthesiology · 1989 · PMID 2930007

Animal study

“Interaction between diazepam and morphine was found to be synergistic. It is not likely to be pharmacokinetic in nature.”

Kissin et al. · From the abstract

Names both Diazepam and Morphine in its title.

The Pitfall of Over-Sedation During Recovery From Acute Kidney Injury.

Hospital pharmacy · 2023 · PMID 36890960

Case Reports

“Sedatives and analgesics including morphine and benzodiazepines should be used with caution during this period and alternatives may need to be considered. Advanced planning of medication dosage adjustment is advised to reduce the risk of medication overdose.”

Hui et al. · From the abstract

Names Diazepam and Morphine together in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context.

Intrarectal diazepam following pelvic reconstructive surgery: a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2022 · PMID 35550374

Randomized Controlled Trial123 participants

“The placement of a 10-mg diazepam rectal suppository immediately after pelvic reconstructive surgery did not improve pain or narcotic usage in the early postoperative period. Although the placebo group reported slightly higher satisfaction with pain control 2 weeks after surgery, overall pain levels were low. Therefore, we do not believe that the addition of diazepam to the postoperative regimen is warranted.”

Aldrich et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names Diazepam and Morphine together in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context.

Limitations

What this evidence cannot tell you.

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