Chlordiazepoxide and Prochlorperazine interaction

Chlordiazepoxide and Prochlorperazine: 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 Chlordiazepoxide (Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-08-26

Major

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.

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Moderate

The concomitant use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may have an additive effect.

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From the Prochlorperazine (PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE) label · effective 2025-07-09

Major

Do not use in comatose states or in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc.). Do not use in pediatric surgery.

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Moderate

Phenothiazines may intensify or prolong the action of central nervous system depressants (e.g., alcohol, anesthetics, narcotics).

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