Prochlorperazine and Risperidone interaction

Prochlorperazine 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 Prochlorperazine (PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE) label · effective 2025-07-09

Moderate

To lessen the likelihood of adverse reactions related to cumulative drug effect, patients with a history of long-term therapy with prochlorperazine and/or other antipsychotics should be evaluated periodically to decide whether the maintenance dosage could be lowered, or drug therapy discontinued.

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From the Risperidone (RISPERDAL CONSTA) label · effective 2025-11-05

Moderate

RISPERDAL CONSTA and other antipsychotic drugs should be used cautiously in patients at risk for aspiration pneumonia. [see also Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] 5.13 Priapism Priapism has been reported during postmarketing surveillance [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] .

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Minor

Risperidone is associated with higher levels of prolactin elevation than other antipsychotic agents.

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Not medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.