Stelazine (Cont.)

Drug Interactions With Stelazine

Stelazine can potentially interact with a number of other medicines (see Stelazine Drug Interactions).
 

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this medication if you have:
 
  • Breathing problems, including infections, asthma, or emphysema
  • A blood disorder
  • Liver disease, such as liver failure or cirrhosis
  • 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 of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Stelazine Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose?

People who take too much Stelazine may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Unusual body movements
  • Drowsiness
  • Coma
  • Agitation or restlessness
  • An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Dry mouth
  • Intestinal blockage.
     
If you happen to overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Stelazine Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;