Chlorpromazine and Lofexidine interaction

Chlorpromazine and Lofexidine: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Lofexidine label · effective 2026-07-22

Moderate

Risk of QT Prolongation : Lofexidine tablets prolong the QT interval.

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Moderate

Increased Risk of CNS Depression with Concomitant use of CNS Depressant Drugs : Lofexidine tablets potentiates the CNS depressant effects of benzodiazepines and may potentiate the CNS depressant effects of alcohol, barbiturates, and other sedating drugs.

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Moderate

Risk of QT Prolongation Lofexidine tablets prolong the QT interval.

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Moderate

Increased Risk of Central Nervous System Depression with Concomitant use of CNS Depressant Drugs Lofexidine tablets potentiates the CNS depressive effects of benzodiazepines and can also be expected to potentiate the CNS depressive effects of alcohol, barbiturates, and other sedating drugs.

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Moderate

Methadone : Methadone and Lofexidine tablets both prolong the QT interval.

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From the Chlorpromazine (Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-02-02

Minor

Chlorpromazine may counteract the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and related compounds.

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