Clonazepam and Droperidol interaction

Clonazepam and Droperidol: 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 Droperidol label · effective 2023-03-20

Major

Other risk factors may include age over 65 years, alcohol abuse, and use of agents such as benzodiazepines, volatile anesthetics, and IV opiates.

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Moderate

CNS Depressant Drugs: Other CNS depressant drugs (e.g. barbiturates, tranquilizers, opioids and general anesthetics) have additive or potentiating effects with droperidol.

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Moderate

Following the administration of droperidol, the dose of other CNS depressant drugs should be reduced.

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Minor

As with other CNS depressant drugs, patients who have received droperidol should have appropriate surveillance.

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From the Clonazepam (Klonopin) label · effective 2025-12-01

Moderate

They should also be warned about the concomitant use of alcohol or other CNS-depressant drugs during Klonopin therapy (see PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions and PRECAUTIONS: Information for Patients ).

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