Question 1

been prescribed prochlorperazine maleate for vertigo and nausea but can i take it with my thyroxine and my thyroid condition? how best to take it?

Accepted Answer

Dosing: I suggest a 3-4 hours break between dosing.

Question 2

for gi issues. taking ranitidine , carafate , compazine, (prochlorperazine) and gasx... any contradictions interactions to watch out for ? medications by primary dr. and gastroenterology dr.

Accepted Answer

Ok: These medications all have different mechanisms of action and I don't think there are contraindications or interactions to worry about. In situations or questions like this, your pharmacist, who has access to information about almost all medications, can be very helpful.

Question 3

if i am allergic to compazine, (prochlorperazine) are there other drugs i should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Some similar drugs: Prochlorperazine (compazine) is a phenothiazine type of drug. Other phenothiazine drugs include:  Promethazine (phenergan), Chlorpromazine (thorazine), Fluphenazine (prolixin), trifluoperazine (stelazine), etc... A person allergic to Compazine (prochlorperazine) may choose to avoid other drugs of the same type, but it is hard to predict which similar drug he will react to.

Question 4

if i am allergic to compazine (prochlorperazine) (tongue swelled up 26 years ago!), is it safe to take hydroxyzine?  always told to be aware of "zine" drugs.

Accepted Answer

They are not close: in this case, the name does NOT tell you much about the chemical structure of the drug and these two are not very similar and do NOT generally cross react at all.
Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health, and you could have reactions to more than one drug regardless of which two drugs we choose, but these two drugs aren't closely related.

Question 5

how are antipsychaotic drugs like compazine (prochlorperazine) used for sedation and psychosis when they cause akithesia and dystonia? i've seen it make people crazier

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotics: Every medication has side-effects, and antipsychotics are no exception. If used cautiously ; with clear indications ; close monitoring, they are for the most part safe.

Question 6

17 yrs old was prescribed compazine (prochlorperazine) by gp had stomach ach i read that it's a anti psychotic drug effecting dopamine, does that create permanent chgs?

Accepted Answer

Antiemetic: Used safely for yrs to alleviate nausea ; vomiting oral im ; suppository routes usually only a few doses--shouldn't cause any lasting harm.

Question 7

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 8

if i'm allergic to compazine, (prochlorperazine) is it safe to take nauzene?

Accepted Answer

No problem: The components in nauzene are innocuous.

Question 9

are prochlorperazine and procyclidine the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Procyclidine/Prochlo: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is for treating nausea/vomiting.  Procyclidine (Kemadrin) is for treating side-effects of Antipsychotics.

Question 10

is is ok to drink alcohol whilst taking prochlorperazine?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and Nausea: Nope.  Alcohol is very hard on the stomach.  Taking a medication to calm the stomach while drinking alcohol that is harsh on the stomach makes no sense.

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Been prescribed prochlorperazine maleate for vertigo and nausea but can i take it with my thyroxine and my thyroid condition? how best to take it?

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For gi issues. taking ranitidine , carafate , compazine, (prochlorperazine) and gasx... any contradictions interactions to watch out for ? medications by primary dr. and gastroenterology dr.

A member asked:

If i am allergic to compazine, (prochlorperazine) are there other drugs i should avoid?

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If i am allergic to compazine (prochlorperazine) (tongue swelled up 26 years ago!), is it safe to take hydroxyzine? always told to be aware of "zine" drugs.

A member asked:

How are antipsychaotic drugs like compazine (prochlorperazine) used for sedation and psychosis when they cause akithesia and dystonia? i've seen it make people crazier

A member asked:

17 yrs old was prescribed compazine (prochlorperazine) by gp had stomach ach i read that it's a anti psychotic drug effecting dopamine, does that create permanent chgs?

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Negative side-effects with compazine (prochlorperazine)?

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If i'm allergic to compazine, (prochlorperazine) is it safe to take nauzene?

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Are prochlorperazine and procyclidine the same thing?

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Is is ok to drink alcohol whilst taking prochlorperazine?

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