Olanzapine and Valbenazine interaction

Olanzapine and Valbenazine: the Valbenazine prescribing label 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 Valbenazine (INGREZZA) label · effective 2026-04-17

Major

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS ) A potentially fatal symptom complex referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission.

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Moderate

Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology.

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Minor

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): Discontinue if this occurs.

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