Sotalol and Thioridazine interaction

Sotalol and Thioridazine: 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 Thioridazine (Thioridazine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-03-02

Major

CONTRAINDICATIONS Thioridazine hydrochloride tablet use should be avoided in combination with other drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval and in patients with congenital long QT syndrome or a history of cardiac arrhythmias.

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Major

Such an increased risk may result also from the additive effect of coadministering thioridazine with other agents that prolong the QTc interval.

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From the Sotalol (Sotalol hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-07-31

Moderate

Additive to other QT-prolonging drugs ( 7.1 , 7.2 )

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Moderate

Antiarrhythmic and other QT Prolonging Drugs Withdraw other Class I or Class III antiarrhythmic agents prior to dosing with sotalol.

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