Chlorpromazine (Cont.)

Chlorpromazine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking chlorpromazine if you have:
 
  • Kidney problems, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Liver problems, including liver failure or cirrhosis
  • Breathing problems, including infections, asthma, or emphysema
  • Glaucoma
  • An enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH)
  • Difficulty passing urine
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Chlorpromazine Warnings and Precautions for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take chlorpromazine.)
 

Overdose With Chlorpromazine

People who take too much chlorpromazine may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Coma
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Unusual body or facial movements or twitches
  • Agitation and restlessness
  • Seizures
  • A fever
  • Intestinal blockage
  • Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
     
If you happen to overdose on chlorpromazine, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Thorazine Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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