Primidone and Prochlorperazine interaction

Primidone and Prochlorperazine: the Prochlorperazine 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 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.

Contraindicationsby drug classView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Phenothiazines may intensify or prolong the action of central nervous system depressants (e.g., alcohol, anesthetics, narcotics).

Warningsby drug classView label on DailyMed
Moderate

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

Precautionsby drug classView label on DailyMed
Minor

Potentiation of anticonvulsant effects does not occur.

Precautionsby drug classView label on DailyMed

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