Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-boceprevir
-certain antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-certain medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole
-grapefruit juice
-idelalisib
-narcotic medicines for cough
-sodium oxybate
-telaprevir

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-alcohol
-antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-calcium channel blockers like diltiazem and verapamil
-certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin
-certain antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-certain medicines for anxiety or sleep
-certain medicines for depression, like amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline
-certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, primidone
-general anesthetics like halothane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, propofol
-local anesthetics like lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-narcotic medicines for pain
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-glaucoma
-heart disease
-history of drug abuse or alcohol abuse problem
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-lung or breathing disease, like asthma
-mental illness
-suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
-an unusual or allergic reaction to midazolam, other benzodiazepines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your healthcare professional for regular checks on your progress. Tell your healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse when you take this medicine.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

If you are taking another medicine that also causes drowsiness, you may have more side effects. Give your health care provider a list of all medicines you use. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. Do not take more medicine than directed. Call emergency for help if you have problems breathing or unusual sleepiness.

Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Selling or giving away this medicine is dangerous and against the law.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) in the blister package until ready to use. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

This medicine may cause harm and death if it is taken by other adults, children, or pets. Return medicine that has not been used to an official disposal site. Contact the DEA at 1-800-882-9539 or your city/county government to find a site. If you cannot return the medicine, mix any unused medicine with a substance like cat litter or coffee grounds. Then throw the medicine away in a sealed container like a sealed bag or coffee can with a lid. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date.