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    • CHLORPROMAZINE HCL

CHLORPROMAZINE (klor PROE ma zeen) treats several kinds of mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the level of dopamine in your brain, a substance that helps regulate mood. It may also be used to treat nausea and vomiting, prolonged hiccups, episodes of porphyria, and tetanus. It can also help you relax before a procedure. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics.


CHLORPROMAZINE HCL Lifestyle Interactions

  • Carbidopa 50mg, Levodopa 200mg, Oral tablet, extended release

    Interaction: High Fat Foods
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: For the best effect, take Levodopa at least 30 minutes before or 1 hour after you take food or meals. Taking Levodopa with food can decrease the drug's absorption into the body. Especially do not take Levodopa with foods that have a high protein, fat or fiber content.
    Notes for Professionals: Patients with Parkinson's disease should avoid foods high in fat around the time of taking carbidopa; levodopa. These foods may delay gastric emptying, which can decrease and delay the absorption of levodopa.
  • Carbidopa 50mg, Levodopa 200mg, Oral tablet, extended release

    Interaction: Foods with high protein content
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: For the best effect, take Levodopa at least 30 minutes before or 1 hour after you take food or meals. Taking Levodopa with food can decrease the drug's absorption into the body. Especially do not take Levodopa with foods that have a high protein, fat or fiber content.
    Notes for Professionals: Foods with a high protein content may interfere with the absorption of levodopa. It has been recommended to take levodopa at least 30 minutes before eating or one hour after meals.
  • Carbidopa 50mg, Levodopa 200mg, Oral tablet, extended release

    Interaction: High Fiber Foods
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: For the best effect, take Levodopa at least 30 minutes before or 1 hour after you take food or meals. Taking Levodopa with food can decrease the drug's absorption into the body. Especially do not take Levodopa with foods that have a high protein, fat or fiber content.
    Notes for Professionals: Patients with Parkinson's disease should avoid foods high in fiber around the time of taking carbidopa; levodopa. These foods may delay gastric emptying, which can decrease and delay the absorption of levodopa.

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