Chlorpheniramine and Clobazam interaction

Chlorpheniramine and Clobazam: 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 Chlorpheniramine (Chlorphen-12) label · effective 2018-12-19

Major

…have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alchohol, sedatives and tranquilizers…

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From the Clobazam (SYMPAZAN) label · effective 2025-12-01

Moderate

Risk may be increased with concomitant use of other CNS depressants ( 5.4 , 5.5 )

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Moderate

Prescribers should monitor patients for somnolence and sedation, particularly with concomitant use of other central nervous system depressants.

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Moderate

Therefore, caution patients or their caregivers against simultaneous use with other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol, and caution that the effects of other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol may be potentiated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].

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