Thioridazine and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with thioridazine.
Thioridazine Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using thioridazine together with ethanol (alcohol). This can cause uncontrollable movements, agitation, seizures, severe dizziness or fainting, coma, very deep sleep, irregular heartbeats, and high or low body temperature. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities, these medicaions may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Thioridazine High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
phenothiazines - hypotension
Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.
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Thioridazine drug interactions
There are 745 drug interactions with thioridazine.
Thioridazine disease interactions
There are 10 disease interactions with thioridazine which include:
- dementia
- acute alcohol intoxication
- CNS depression
- hematologic toxicity
- hypotension
- liver disease
- QT interval prolongation
- breast cancer
- NMS
- seizure disorders
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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