Dronabinol and Haloperidol interaction
Dronabinol and Haloperidol: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Haloperidol (Haldol Decanoate) label · effective 2025-11-11
Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use of HALDOL DECANOATE with CNS depressants such as anesthetics, opioids, and alcohol.
CNS Depressants Clinical Impact Haloperidol may potentiate CNS depressants.
From the Dronabinol label · effective 2026-02-11
Concomitant use of other drugs that cause dizziness, confusion, sedation, or somnolence such as CNS depressants may increase this effect (e.g., barbiturates, benzodiazepines, lithium, opioids, buspirone, scopolamine, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, other anticholinergic agents, and muscle relaxants).
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