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Do Oxycodone And Diazepam Together Reduce The Heart Rate Of A Person?

Hi. I had a lumbar fusion last Friday and the dr send me home on last Monday with oxycodone15 and diazepam 5mg. Im very scared of taking both together because it makes my heart beat slow very down to the point that I needed oxigen to breath I m home alone and I m scared to take it both and I stop breathing during my sleep. Can u tell me if I should be worry about it or there is nothing to be worry about .
Mon, 30 May 2016
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Dear , This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question. First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us.
These 2 medicines can significantly interact with each other and a close monitoring is necessary . CNS Depressant and respiratory depressant effects should closely be monitored especially in elderly patients . You should inform your healthcare providers about it straight away.
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.
I wish you good health .
Thank you for your question and feel free to contact further for any question .
sincerely,
Dr. Shardendu Tomar
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Do Oxycodone And Diazepam Together Reduce The Heart Rate Of A Person?

Dear , This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com s medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question. First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us. These 2 medicines can significantly interact with each other and a close monitoring is necessary . CNS Depressant and respiratory depressant effects should closely be monitored especially in elderly patients . You should inform your healthcare providers about it straight away. This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification. I wish you good health . Thank you for your question and feel free to contact further for any question . sincerely, Dr. Shardendu Tomar