Thioridazine and Valbenazine interaction

Thioridazine and Valbenazine: 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 Valbenazine (INGREZZA) label · effective 2026-04-17

Major

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS ) A potentially fatal symptom complex referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission.

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Moderate

Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology.

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Minor

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): Discontinue if this occurs.

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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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