Cannabidiol (prescription) and Haloperidol interaction

Cannabidiol (prescription) and Haloperidol: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Haloperidol (Haldol Decanoate) label · effective 2025-11-11

Major

Seizures: HALDOL DECANOATE is generally not recommended in patients receiving antiseizure drugs or who have a history of seizures or EEG abnormalities.

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Major

HALDOL DECANOATE is generally not recommended in patients receiving antiseizure drugs or have a history of seizures or EEG abnormalities.

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Major

Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use of HALDOL DECANOATE with CNS depressants such as anesthetics, opioids, and alcohol.

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Moderate

CNS Depressants Clinical Impact Haloperidol may potentiate CNS depressants.

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From the Cannabidiol (prescription) (Epidiolex) label · effective 2026-05-29

Moderate

Other CNS depressants, including alcohol, could potentiate the somnolence and sedation effect of EPIDIOLEX.

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Moderate

CNS Depressants and Alcohol Concomitant use of EPIDIOLEX with other CNS depressants (including alcohol) may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .

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