Clobazam and Prochlorperazine interaction

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

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

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

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Moderate

Potentiation of Sedation from Concomitant Use with Central Nervous System Depressants Since SYMPAZAN ® has a central nervous system (CNS) depressant effect, patients or their caregivers should be cautioned against simultaneous use with other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol, and cautioned that the effects of other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol may be potentiated…

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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

CNS Depressants and Alcohol Concomitant use of SYMPAZAN ® with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].

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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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Moderate

Phenothiazines may lower the convulsive threshold; dosage adjustments of anticonvulsants may be necessary.

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Minor

Potentiation of anticonvulsant effects does not occur.

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