Question 1

i had a dystonic reaction to compazine two days ago. how long before i feel normal again and is this permanent?

Accepted Answer

: I assume you had short notice use of compazine. Dystopia can last weeks to months in older population. In you, it seems that it should not last more than a week. It will be best if I to available compazine in future unless the only choice. Good luck. Hope it helps.

Question 2

if someone has a dystonic reaction to compazine (prochlorperazine) does that mean they're allergic or is that just the result of the dopamine receptor blockade?

Accepted Answer

Compazine (prochlorperazine): It's not an allergic reaction, it is a side effect as you described in your question.

Question 3

what exactly is transient dystonic reaction ? or is it just kind of a broad term, like fibromyalgia ?

Accepted Answer

See details: Transient dystonia is usually seen in premature infants and very rarely in full term infants. It can be difficult to differentiate from several other neurologic disorders and it usually resolves as the infant ages.

Question 4

can lamotragine cause a dystonic reaction? i've had it before on quetiapine and it stopped. now i'm on lamotragine and its happened again

Accepted Answer

Rare but possible: Lamictal can induce dystonia ... It's quite rare but possible.  I'd call your psychiatrist to discuss.  Hope that helps &amp; good luck!

Question 5

my pcp thinks i have a dystonic reaction to lexapro, (escitalopram) i have tightness in lips and face. also i had low b12. he tried diazepam, klonopin, benztropine.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I would continue working with your primary care provider.  Many antidepressants can produce so called "extrapyramidal effects" that essential translates to "movements you did not want".  You may want to read http://www.Aacp.Com/pdf%2f0810%2f0810acp_madhusoodanan.Pdf.

Question 6

i experienced an anaphylactic reaction from compazine. what is the ingredient that im likely allergic to? could it be polyethylene glycol? im concerned that because this ingredient is in covid vaccine that i could have similar anaphylactic reaction?

Accepted Answer

: Compazine belongs to a category of drug called phenothiazines. Very commonly used (nausea, anxiety. stomach upset). If reaction to any one in group you should avoid all

Polyethylene glycol VERY unlikely. Take the vaccine but tell the person giving you the shot. You probably should remain at the center for an extra 15-30 minutes, just to be extra safe.

Question 7

i had a bad reaction to compazine in the er made me feel very jittery skin crawling couldnt stop moving horrible side effects. im having vertigo and doctor prescribed meclizine but im not sure i can take it as sounds like same family of medicine?

Accepted Answer

: Meclizine is not related to compazine and is in a different chemical class. You shouldn't have those side effects with its use. Your pharmacist can validate this advice.

Question 8

is the covid vaccine safe for me , given - (1) i am severely allergic to compazine; (2) i am prescribed emgality & administer a monthly subcutaneous injection of 120mg/ml

potential for allergic reactions? any interaction between vaccine & emgality?

Accepted Answer

: Probably no interaction but no PUBLISHED information.

It is safe to take coronavirus vaccine (any) despite compazine allergy but anticipate staying at administration center for 30 min after injection “just to make sure “

Question 9

negative side-effects with compazine (prochlorperazine)?

Accepted Answer

Compazine (prochlorperazine): Side effects of Compazine (prochlorperazine) can be serious and are related to the compound itself, which is a mild anti-psychotic drug with structure similar to other older antiphyschotics.  Serious effects can involve spastic movement, temperature increase and muscle breakdown with high fever that is life threatening in rare cases.  More common is spastic movements called extra-pyramidal effects, disjointed mvmt.

Question 10

if i am allergic to compazine is it ok to take meclizine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Meclizine is treatment for the typical reaction that can occur with Compazine. So taking Meclizine isn't a problem for someone who reacts to compazine.

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I had a dystonic reaction to compazine two days ago. how long before i feel normal again and is this permanent?

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If someone has a dystonic reaction to compazine (prochlorperazine) does that mean they're allergic or is that just the result of the dopamine receptor blockade?

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What exactly is transient dystonic reaction ? or is it just kind of a broad term, like fibromyalgia ?

A member asked:

Can lamotragine cause a dystonic reaction? i've had it before on quetiapine and it stopped. now i'm on lamotragine and its happened again

A member asked:

My pcp thinks i have a dystonic reaction to lexapro, (escitalopram) i have tightness in lips and face. also i had low b12. he tried diazepam, klonopin, benztropine.

A member asked:

I experienced an anaphylactic reaction from compazine. what is the ingredient that im likely allergic to? could it be polyethylene glycol? im concerned that because this ingredient is in covid vaccine that i could have similar anaphylactic reaction?

A member asked:

I had a bad reaction to compazine in the er made me feel very jittery skin crawling couldnt stop moving horrible side effects. im having vertigo and doctor prescribed meclizine but im not sure i can take it as sounds like same family of medicine?

A member asked:

Is the covid vaccine safe for me , given - (1) i am severely allergic to compazine; (2) i am prescribed emgality & administer a monthly subcutaneous injection of 120mg/ml potential for allergic reactions? any interaction between vaccine & emgality?

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Negative side-effects with compazine (prochlorperazine)?

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If i am allergic to compazine is it ok to take meclizine?

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