Prochlorperazine and Ramelteon interaction

Prochlorperazine and Ramelteon: 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 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

From the Ramelteon (Rozerem) label · effective 2026-04-15

Moderate

The use of alcohol and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of such behaviors.

Warnings and precautionsby drug classView label on DailyMed

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