Chlordiazepoxide and Haloperidol interaction
Chlordiazepoxide 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.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Chlordiazepoxide (Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-08-26
Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug.
The concomitant use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may have an additive effect.
From the Haloperidol (Haldol Decanoate) label · effective 2025-11-11
Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use of HALDOL DECANOATE with CNS depressants such as anesthetics, opioids, and alcohol.
CNS Depressants Clinical Impact Haloperidol may potentiate CNS depressants.
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