Prazosin and Risperidone interaction

Prazosin and Risperidone: 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 Risperidone (RISPERDAL CONSTA) label · effective 2025-11-05

Moderate

Clinically significant hypotension has been observed with concomitant use of oral RISPERDAL and antihypertensive medication.

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From the Prazosin (Prazosin Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-08-05

Minor

…to date with the following: (1) cardiac glycosides– digitalis and digoxin; (2) hypoglycemics–insulin, chlorpropamide, phenformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide; (3) tranquilizers and sedatives–chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and phenobarbital; (4) antigout–allopurinol, colchicine, and probenecid; (5) antiarrhythmics–procainamide, propranolol (see WARNINGS however),…

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