pimozide (Rx)

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablets

  • 1mg
  • 2mg

Tourette Disorder

Initial 1-2 mg PO qDay ; increase every other day; not to exceed 10 mg/day

Maintenance: <0.2 mg/kg/day or 10 mg/day, choose lowest dose  

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablets

  • 1mg
  • 2mg

Tourette Disorder

< 2 years

  • Safety & efficacy not established

2-12 years

  • Initial: 0.05 mg/kg/day PO qHS  
  • Can be increased q3Days to 0.2 mg/kg/day PO qHS
  • Maintenance dose: 2-4 mg/day; not to exceed 10 mg/day

>12 years

  • Initial 1-2 mg PO qDay ; increase every other day; not to exceed 10 mg/day
  • Maintenance: <0.2 mg/kg/day or 10 mg/day, choose lowest dose
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            • amiodarone

              amiodarone and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • amisulpride

              amisulpride and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              amisulpride, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Increases risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

            • amitriptyline

              amitriptyline and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • aprepitant

              aprepitant increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • arsenic trioxide

              arsenic trioxide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • azithromycin

              azithromycin increases toxicity of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • bupropion

              bupropion will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. Both bupropion and hydroxybupropion (major metabolite) are considered strong CYP2D6 inhibitors; additionally, bupropion and pimozide lower seizure threshold

            • chlorpromazine

              chlorpromazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • citalopram

              citalopram and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              clarithromycin increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • cobicistat

              cobicistat will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential for increased systemic exposure of pimozide resulting in increased risk for QT prolongation

              cobicistat will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential for increased systemic exposure of pimozide resulting in increased risk for QT prolongation.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated. Pimozide is contraindicated with drugs that may prolong the QT interval. Coadministration of crizotinib with CYP3A substrates with narrow therapeutic indices should be avoided.

            • cyclosporine

              cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • darunavir

              darunavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration with phenytoin may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to darunavir.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • desipramine

              desipramine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • diltiazem

              diltiazem will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of pimozide and may potentiate the risk of ventricular arrhythmias (eg, ventricular tachycardia, torsade de pointes, cardiac arrest, sudden death).

            • disopyramide

              disopyramide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • dofetilide

              dofetilide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • doxepin

              doxepin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              dronedarone increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • droperidol

              droperidol and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • epinephrine

              epinephrine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • epinephrine racemic

              epinephrine racemic and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              erythromycin base increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              erythromycin lactobionate increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              fluconazole increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • fluoxetine

              fluoxetine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              fluoxetine increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • fluphenazine

              fluphenazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • fosaprepitant

              fosaprepitant increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • goserelin

              goserelin increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • haloperidol

              haloperidol and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • ibutilide

              ibutilide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • imipramine

              imipramine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • indapamide

              indapamide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • itraconazole

              itraconazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Both drugs will increase QT interval. Coadministration of pimozide and itraconazole is contraindicated during and 2 weeks after itraconazole treatment.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              ketoconazole increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • lefamulin

              lefamulin will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lefamulin is contraindicated with CYP3A substrates know to prolong the QT interval.

            • letermovir

              letermovir increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of letermovir and pimozide is contraindicated due to risk of QT prolongations and torsades de pointes.

            • leuprolide

              leuprolide increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              levoketoconazole increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • lofepramine

              lofepramine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • lumefantrine

              lumefantrine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • marijuana

              marijuana increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated with CYP3A substrates that have a narrow therapeutic index; combination may prolong QT interval .

            • moxifloxacin

              moxifloxacin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential for serious and/or life-threatening reactions (eg, cardiac arrhythmias).

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              nilotinib increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • nirmatrelvir

              nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions.

            • nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

              nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • octreotide

              octreotide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • octreotide (Antidote)

              octreotide (Antidote) and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

              ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential for cardiac arrhythmias

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of pimozide by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

            • paroxetine

              paroxetine increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Coadministration increases pimozide AUC and Cmax and may result in prolonged QT interval.

            • pasireotide

              pimozide and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • pentamidine

              pentamidine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • procainamide

              pimozide and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • prochlorperazine

              prochlorperazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • promazine

              promazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • promethazine

              promethazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • quinidine

              quinidine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • quinine

              pimozide and quinine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • rolapitant

              rolapitant will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. Rolapitant moderately inhibits CYP2D6. Coadministration with pimozide, a CYP2D6 substrate, causes a significant increase in pimozide plasma concentration that may result in QT prolongation and torsades de pointes.

            • sertraline

              sertraline increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • sorafenib

              sorafenib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • sotalol

              pimozide and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • thioridazine

              thioridazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • tipranavir

              tipranavir increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • toremifene

              pimozide and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated. Concurrent use of pimozide with other agents that prolong QTc interval is contraindicated.

            • trazodone

              trazodone and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • trifluoperazine

              trifluoperazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • trimipramine

              trimipramine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • verapamil

              verapamil increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • voriconazole

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              voriconazole increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • ziprasidone

              pimozide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

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            • abametapir

              abametapir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

              abametapir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP1A2 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

            • adagrasib

              adagrasib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of adagrasib, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, with sensitive CYP2D6 substrates unless otherwise recommended in the prescribing information for these substrates.

              adagrasib, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

            • albuterol

              albuterol and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • alfuzosin

              alfuzosin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • anagrelide

              anagrelide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • apalutamide

              apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

            • apomorphine

              pimozide decreases effects of apomorphine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              apomorphine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • aprepitant

              aprepitant will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • arformoterol

              arformoterol and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • artemether

              artemether and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • asenapine

              asenapine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • atomoxetine

              atomoxetine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

              benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • bremelanotide

              bremelanotide will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and potentially reduces the rate and extent of absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. Avoid use when taking any oral drug that is dependent on threshold concentrations for efficacy. Interactions listed are representative examples and do not include all possible clinical examples.

            • brigatinib

              brigatinib will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Brigatinib induces CYP3A4 in vitro. Coadministration with CYP3A4 substrates, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index, can result in decreased concentrations and loss of efficacy. If unable to avoid coadministration, monitor CYP3A4 substrate levels and adjust dose as needed.

            • bromocriptine

              pimozide decreases effects of bromocriptine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine

              buprenorphine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              buprenorphine transdermal and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • cabergoline

              pimozide decreases effects of cabergoline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

              pimozide, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • chloramphenicol

              chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • chloroquine

              pimozide increases toxicity of chloroquine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              chloroquine increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • clozapine

              clozapine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • dacomitinib

              dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • degarelix

              degarelix and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • DHEA, herbal

              DHEA, herbal increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • dolasetron

              dolasetron and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • donepezil

              donepezil and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • dopamine

              pimozide decreases effects of dopamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Encorafenib is associated with dose-dependent QTc interval prolongation. Avoid with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

            • entrectinib

              pimozide and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • enzalutamide

              enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • erdafitinib

              erdafitinib, pimozide. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with erdafitinib and sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with narrow therapeutic indices. Erdafitinib may altered plasma concentrations of CYP3A4 substrates, leading to either loss of activity or increased toxicity of the substrate.

            • eribulin

              eribulin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • famotidine

              famotidine, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              pimozide, famotidine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fedratinib

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fedratinib (a CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 substrate) with dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor. Effect of coadministration of a dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor with fedratinib has not been studied.

            • fentanyl

              fentanyl, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

            • fentanyl intranasal

              fentanyl intranasal, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

            • fentanyl transdermal

              fentanyl transdermal, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

            • fentanyl transmucosal

              fentanyl transmucosal, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels and/or prolong QT interval.

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • fingolimod

              fingolimod and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • flecainide

              flecainide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine increases toxicity of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              fluvoxamine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • formoterol

              formoterol and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fosaprepitant

              fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • foscarnet

              foscarnet and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gadobenate

              gadobenate and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • gemifloxacin

              gemifloxacin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • gilteritinib

              gilteritinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • givosiran

              givosiran will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP1A2 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP1A2 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

              givosiran will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

            • glasdegib

              pimozide and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • granisetron

              granisetron and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • histrelin

              histrelin increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • hydrocodone

              hydrocodone, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • ibuprofen/famotidine

              ibuprofen/famotidine, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              pimozide, ibuprofen/famotidine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • idelalisib

              idelalisib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • indinavir

              indinavir increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • inotuzumab

              inotuzumab and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

              ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lenacapavir

              lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levodopa

              pimozide decreases effects of levodopa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levofloxacin

              levofloxacin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lidocaine

              lidocaine, pimozide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • lisuride

              pimozide decreases effects of lisuride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • lithium

              lithium and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • lonafarnib

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of lonafarnib (a sensitive CYP3A substrate) with weak CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce to, or continue lonafarnib at starting dose. Closely monitor for arrhythmias and events (eg, syncope, heart palpitations) since lonafarnib effect on QT interval is unknown.

            • lopinavir

              lopinavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • lorlatinib

              lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of lorlatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious therapeutic failures of the substrate. If concomitant use is unavoidable, increase CYP3A substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

            • lumacaftor/ivacaftor

              lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Lumacaftor is a strong inducer of CYP3A. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates or CYP3A substrates with a narrow therapeutic index.

            • macimorelin

              macimorelin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

            • mefloquine

              mefloquine increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.

            • methadone

              methadone and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • methyldopa

              pimozide decreases effects of methyldopa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • metoclopramide intranasal

              pimozide, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

              pimozide increases toxicity of metoclopramide intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for additive effects, including increased frequency and severity of tardive dyskinesia, other extrapyramidal symptoms, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • mexiletine

              mexiletine, pimozide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • mirtazapine

              mirtazapine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • mobocertinib

              mobocertinib will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, increase CYP3A4 substrate dosage in accordance with its prescribing information.

              mobocertinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nifedipine

              nifedipine increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • nizatidine

              nizatidine will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ofloxacin

              ofloxacin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • olopatadine intranasal

              pimozide and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

            • olutasidenib

              olutasidenib will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of olutasidenib (a CYP3A4 inducer) with sensitive CYP3A substrates unless otherwise instructed in substrates prescribing information. If unavoidable, monitor for loss of therapeutic effect of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

            • ondansetron

              pimozide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • pacritinib

              pacritinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • paliperidone

              paliperidone and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • panobinostat

              pimozide and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

            • pexidartinib

              pexidartinib will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of pexidartinib (a CYP3A4 inducer) with sensitive CYP3A substrates may lead to serious therapeutic failures. If concomitant use is unavoidable, increase the CYP3A substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

            • pimavanserin

              pimavanserin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may increase the risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmia.

            • pitolisant

              pimozide and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • posaconazole

              pimozide and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              posaconazole increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • pramipexole

              pimozide decreases effects of pramipexole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • primaquine

              primaquine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • propafenone

              propafenone, pimozide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • ranolazine

              pimozide and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • risperidone

              pimozide and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • romidepsin

              pimozide and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ropinirole

              pimozide decreases effects of ropinirole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • rucaparib

              rucaparib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • safinamide

              pimozide decreases effects of safinamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dopamine antagonists may decrease safinamide effects and exacerbate Parkinson disease symptoms.

            • saquinavir

              saquinavir increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • selinexor

              selinexor, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

            • sertraline

              sertraline and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • siponimod

              siponimod and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • sodium oxybate

              pimozide, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • solifenacin

              solifenacin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • sotorasib

              sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the CYP3A4 substrate for dosage modifications

            • sufentanil SL

              sufentanil SL, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              sulfamethoxazole and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sunitinib

              sunitinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • tacrolimus

              tacrolimus and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • telavancin

              pimozide and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tetrabenazine

              tetrabenazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • tipranavir

              tipranavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • trimethoprim

              pimozide and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • triptorelin

              triptorelin increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • tropisetron

              pimozide and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              pimozide increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vandetanib

              pimozide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • venlafaxine

              pimozide and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              pimozide increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • voriconazole

              pimozide and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vorinostat

              vorinostat and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • voxelotor

              voxelotor will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • zileuton

              zileuton increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. May prolong QTc interval.

            Monitor Closely (336)

            • abobotulinumtoxinA

              abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of pimozide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects.

            • aclidinium

              aclidinium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of aclidinium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • acrivastine

              acrivastine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • albuterol

              pimozide increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfentanil

              alfentanil and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfuzosin

              pimozide and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • almotriptan

              almotriptan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • alprazolam

              alprazolam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amifampridine

              pimozide increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.

            • amitriptyline

              pimozide and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amoxapine

              pimozide and amoxapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              pimozide and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • anticholinergic/sedative combos

              anticholinergic/sedative combos decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              anticholinergic/sedative combos decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of anticholinergic/sedative combos by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • arformoterol

              pimozide increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aripiprazole and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • armodafinil

              pimozide increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine

              asenapine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atogepant

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atracurium

              atracurium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atracurium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • atropine

              atropine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atropine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of atropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • atropine IV/IM

              pimozide increases effects of atropine IV/IM by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              atropine IV/IM decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atropine IV/IM decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • avapritinib

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              avapritinib and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • axitinib

              pimozide increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • azelastine

              azelastine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • azithromycin

              azithromycin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • baclofen

              baclofen and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bedaquiline

              pimozide and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

            • belladonna alkaloids

              belladonna alkaloids decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              belladonna alkaloids decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of belladonna alkaloids by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • belladonna and opium

              belladonna and opium and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              belladonna and opium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              belladonna and opium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of belladonna and opium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • benperidol

              benperidol and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              benperidol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

              benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benzphetamine

              pimozide increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benztropine

              pimozide increases effects of benztropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic adverse effects may be seen with concurrent use. .

            • berotralstat

              berotralstat will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate substrate dose when berotralstat is coadministered with narrow therapeutic index drugs that are CYP3A substrates.

            • brexanolone

              brexanolone, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brexpiprazole

              brexpiprazole and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brimonidine

              brimonidine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brivaracetam

              brivaracetam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brompheniramine

              brompheniramine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine

              buprenorphine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              pimozide increases toxicity of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants increases risk of adverse reactions including overdose, respiratory depression, and death. Cessation of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants is preferred in most cases. In some cases, monitoring at a higher level of care for tapering CNS depressants may be appropriate. In others, gradually tapering a patient off of a prescribed benzodiazepine or other CNS depressant or decreasing to the lowest effective dose may be appropriate.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butorphanol

              butorphanol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • caffeine

              pimozide increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cannabidiol

              cannabidiol, pimozide. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to the potential for both CYP1A2 induction and inhibition with the coadministration of CYP1A2 substrates and cannabidiol, consider reducing dosage adjustment of CYP1A2 substrates as clinically appropriate.

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbinoxamine

              carbinoxamine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carisoprodol

              carisoprodol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

              cenobamate, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chloral hydrate

              chloral hydrate and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlordiazepoxide

              chlordiazepoxide and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpheniramine

              chlorpheniramine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpromazine

              chlorpromazine and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorzoxazone

              chlorzoxazone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cinnarizine

              cinnarizine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ciprofloxacin

              ciprofloxacin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Ciprofloxacin elicits minimal effects on QT interval. Caution if used in combination with other drugs known to affect QT interval or in patients with other risk factors.

            • cisatracurium

              cisatracurium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cisatracurium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of cisatracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clemastine

              clemastine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clobazam

              pimozide, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

            • clomipramine

              pimozide and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clonazepam

              clonazepam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clonidine

              clonidine, pimozide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects; potential delirium.

            • clorazepate

              clorazepate and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clozapine

              clozapine and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              clozapine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • codeine

              codeine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crofelemer

              crofelemer increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

            • cyclizine

              cyclizine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclizine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclizine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of cyclizine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • cyclobenzaprine

              cyclobenzaprine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclobenzaprine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclobenzaprine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of cyclobenzaprine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • cyproheptadine

              cyproheptadine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • dantrolene

              dantrolene and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • daridorexant

              pimozide and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              darifenacin decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of darifenacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              deferasirox increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • desflurane

              desflurane and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • desipramine

              pimozide and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deutetrabenazine

              pimozide and deutetrabenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The risk for parkinsonism, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and akathisia may be increased by concomitant use of deutetrabenazine and dopamine antagonists or antipsychotics.

              pimozide and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

            • dexchlorpheniramine

              dexchlorpheniramine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexfenfluramine

              pimozide increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmedetomidine

              dexmedetomidine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmethylphenidate

              pimozide increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextroamphetamine

              pimozide increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextromethorphan

              dextromethorphan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • dextromoramide

              dextromoramide and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diamorphine

              diamorphine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam

              diazepam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dicyclomine

              dicyclomine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dicyclomine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of dicyclomine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • diethylpropion

              pimozide increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • difelikefalin

              difelikefalin and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • difenoxin hcl

              difenoxin hcl and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dihydroergotamine

              dihydroergotamine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • dimenhydrinate

              dimenhydrinate and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diphenhydramine

              diphenhydramine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diphenhydramine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diphenhydramine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of diphenhydramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • diphenoxylate hcl

              diphenoxylate hcl and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dipipanone

              dipipanone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dobutamine

              pimozide increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • donepezil transdermal

              donepezil transdermal, pimozide. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopamine

              pimozide increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopexamine

              pimozide increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dosulepin

              pimozide and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxepin

              pimozide and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxylamine

              doxylamine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • droperidol

              droperidol and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              droperidol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • duvelisib

              duvelisib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with duvelisib increases AUC of a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate which may increase the risk of toxicities of these drugs. Consider reducing the dose of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate and monitor for signs of toxicities of the coadministered sensitive CYP3A substrate.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix decreases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

            • eletriptan

              eletriptan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.

            • eluxadoline

              eluxadoline increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution when CYP3A substrates that have a narrow therapeutic index are coadministered with eluxadoline.

            • ephedrine

              pimozide increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epinephrine

              pimozide increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epinephrine racemic

              pimozide increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erdafitinib

              erdafitinib, pimozide. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Avoid coadministration during initial dosing adjustment period (ie, first 21 days). Increases in serum phosphate levels are a pharmacodynamic effect of FGFR inhibition. Serum phosphate binders may obscure decisions regarding initial dosage increase.

            • ergoloid mesylates

              ergoloid mesylates, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • ergotamine

              ergotamine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • esketamine intranasal

              esketamine intranasal, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • estazolam

              estazolam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ethanol

              pimozide and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ezogabine

              ezogabine, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

            • fenfluramine

              pimozide increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fentanyl

              fentanyl, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • ferric maltol

              ferric maltol, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of ferric maltol with certain oral medications may decrease the bioavailability of either ferric maltol and some oral drugs. For oral drugs where reductions in bioavailability may cause clinically significant effects on its safety or efficacy, separate administration of ferric maltol from these drugs. Duration of separation may depend on the absorption of the medication concomitantly administered (eg, time to peak concentration, whether the drug is an immediate or extended release product).

            • fesoterodine

              fesoterodine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fesoterodine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of fesoterodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • finerenone

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.

            • flavoxate

              flavoxate decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              flavoxate decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of flavoxate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • flibanserin

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased flibanserin adverse effects may occur if coadministered with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              flibanserin, pimozide. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • fluphenazine

              fluphenazine and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fluphenazine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • flurazepam

              flurazepam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • formoterol

              pimozide increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fostemsavir

              pimozide and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

            • frovatriptan

              frovatriptan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • ganaxolone

              pimozide and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gemtuzumab

              pimozide and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glycerol phenylbutyrate

              glycerol phenylbutyrate will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Glycerol phenylbutyrate is a weak inducer of CYP3A4. Monitor for decreased efficacy of CYP3A4 substrates that have a narrow therapeutic index.

            • glycopyrrolate

              pimozide increases effects of glycopyrrolate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • glycopyrrolate inhaled

              glycopyrrolate inhaled decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              glycopyrrolate inhaled decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of glycopyrrolate inhaled by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • glycopyrronium tosylate topical

              glycopyrronium tosylate topical, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glycopyrronium tosylate topical with other anticholinergic medications may result in additive anticholinergic adverse effects.

            • guanfacine

              guanfacine, pimozide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects; potential delirium.

            • guselkumab

              guselkumab, pimozide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Formation of CYP450 enzymes can be altered by increased levels of certain cytokines during chronic inflammation; thus, normalizing the formation of CYP450 enzymes. Upon initiation or discontinuation of guselkumab in patients who are receiving concomitant CYP450 substrates, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index, consider monitoring for therapeutic effect.

            • haloperidol

              haloperidol and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              haloperidol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • henbane

              henbane decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              henbane decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of henbane by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • homatropine

              homatropine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              homatropine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of homatropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • hydromorphone

              hydromorphone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hyoscyamine

              hyoscyamine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hyoscyamine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of hyoscyamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • hyoscyamine spray

              pimozide increases effects of hyoscyamine spray by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              hyoscyamine spray decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hyoscyamine spray decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              iloperidone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              iloperidone increases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

            • imatinib

              imatinib increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • imipramine

              pimozide and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • incobotulinumtoxinA

              pimozide increases effects of incobotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              indacaterol, inhaled, pimozide. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

            • ipratropium

              ipratropium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ipratropium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of ipratropium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              isavuconazonium sulfate will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoproterenol

              pimozide increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • istradefylline

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketotifen, ophthalmic

              pimozide and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lasmiditan

              lasmiditan, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

            • lemborexant

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lower nightly dose of lemborexant recommended if coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. See drug monograph for specific dosage modification.

              lemborexant, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.

            • lenvatinib

              pimozide and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • levalbuterol

              pimozide increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levomilnacipran

              levomilnacipran, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • levorphanol

              levorphanol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • linezolid

              linezolid, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • lisdexamfetamine

              pimozide increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lithium

              lithium, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • lofepramine

              pimozide and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofexidine

              pimozide and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • lomitapide

              pimozide increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lomitapide dose should not exceed 30 mg/day.

            • loprazolam

              loprazolam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorazepam

              lorazepam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorcaserin

              lorcaserin, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • lormetazepam

              lormetazepam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine

              loxapine and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              loxapine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine inhaled

              loxapine inhaled and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              loxapine inhaled and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lurasidone

              lurasidone, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.

            • maprotiline

              pimozide and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • marijuana

              pimozide and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mavacamten

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of weak CYP2C19 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.

            • meclizine

              meclizine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meclizine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of meclizine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • melatonin

              pimozide and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meperidine

              meperidine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meperidine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • meprobamate

              pimozide and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metaproterenol

              pimozide increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metaxalone

              metaxalone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methadone

              methadone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              methadone, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • methamphetamine

              pimozide increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methocarbamol

              methocarbamol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methscopolamine

              methscopolamine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              methscopolamine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

              pimozide increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methylergonovine

              methylergonovine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • methylphenidate

              pimozide increases toxicity of methylphenidate by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for signs of altered clinical response to either methylphenidate or an antipsychotic when using these drugs in combination.

            • metoclopramide

              pimozide and metoclopramide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam

              midazolam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam intranasal

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of mild CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal may cause higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

              midazolam intranasal, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

            • midodrine

              pimozide increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • milnacipran

              milnacipran, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • mirtazapine

              pimozide and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mitotane

              mitotane decreases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

            • modafinil

              pimozide increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • morphine

              morphine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • motherwort

              pimozide and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • moxonidine

              pimozide and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nabilone

              pimozide and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nalbuphine

              nalbuphine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • naratriptan

              naratriptan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • norepinephrine

              pimozide increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nortriptyline

              pimozide and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              olanzapine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oliceridine

              oliceridine, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • olodaterol inhaled

              pimozide and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

            • omaveloxolone

              omaveloxolone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Omaveloxolone may reduce systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Check prescribing information of substrate if dosage modification is needed.

            • onabotulinumtoxinA

              onabotulinumtoxinA decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              onabotulinumtoxinA decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of onabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • opium tincture

              opium tincture and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • orphenadrine

              orphenadrine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osilodrostat

              osilodrostat and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osimertinib

              osimertinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

            • oxazepam

              oxazepam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxybutynin

              oxybutynin decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              oxybutynin decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of oxybutynin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • oxybutynin topical

              oxybutynin topical decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              oxybutynin topical decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of oxybutynin topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • oxybutynin transdermal

              oxybutynin transdermal decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              oxybutynin transdermal decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of oxybutynin transdermal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • oxycodone

              oxycodone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxymorphone

              oxymorphone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

            • palbociclib

              palbociclib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The dose of sensitive CYP3A substrates with a narrow therapeutic index may need to be reduced if coadministered with palbociclib

            • paliperidone

              paliperidone and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              paliperidone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pancuronium

              pancuronium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pancuronium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of pancuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • panobinostat

              panobinostat will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Panobinostat can increase the levels and effects of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates or those with a narrow therapeutic index CYP2D6.

            • papaveretum

              papaveretum and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • papaverine

              pimozide and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paroxetine

              paroxetine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • pazopanib

              pazopanib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pentazocine

              pentazocine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              perphenazine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phendimetrazine

              pimozide increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenelzine

              phenelzine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phentermine

              pimozide increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenylephrine

              pimozide increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenylephrine PO

              pimozide increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

            • pholcodine

              pimozide and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pirbuterol

              pimozide increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pralidoxime

              pralidoxime decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pralidoxime decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of pralidoxime by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • primidone

              primidone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • procarbazine

              procarbazine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • prochlorperazine

              pimozide and prochlorperazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • promethazine

              pimozide and promethazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              promethazine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              promethazine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • propantheline

              propantheline decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              propantheline decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of propantheline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • propofol

              propofol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propylhexedrine

              pimozide increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • protriptyline

              pimozide and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quazepam

              quazepam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              pimozide and quetiapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              quetiapine, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

            • ramelteon

              pimozide and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rapacuronium

              rapacuronium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              rapacuronium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of rapacuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • remimazolam

              remimazolam, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rilpivirine

              rilpivirine increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

            • rimabotulinumtoxinB

              pimozide, rimabotulinumtoxinB. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Anticholinergics may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

            • risperidone

              pimozide and risperidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rizatriptan

              rizatriptan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • rocuronium

              rocuronium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              rocuronium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of rocuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • ropeginterferon alfa 2b

              ropeginterferon alfa 2b will increase the level or effect of pimozide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Certain proinflammatory cytokines, including interferons, can suppress CYP450 enzymes resulting in increased exposures of some CYP substrates. Therefore, monitor patients who are receiving concomitant drugs that are CYP450 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index from toxicities to such drugs.

            • salmeterol

              pimozide increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • schisandra

              schisandra will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • scopolamine

              scopolamine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              scopolamine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of scopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • scullcap

              pimozide and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • selegiline

              selegiline, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • selpercatinib

              selpercatinib increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • shepherd's purse

              pimozide and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases effects of pimozide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of enhanced CNS depression when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with a CNS depressant.

            • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases effects of pimozide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of enhanced CNS depression when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with a CNS depressant.

            • solifenacin

              solifenacin decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              solifenacin decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of solifenacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, pimozide. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP1A2 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP1A2 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP1A2 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

              stiripentol, pimozide. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

              stiripentol, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

            • sufentanil

              sufentanil and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sumatriptan

              sumatriptan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • sumatriptan intranasal

              sumatriptan intranasal, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • tapentadol

              tapentadol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tazemetostat

              tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • teclistamab

              teclistamab will increase the level or effect of pimozide by altering metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Teclistamab causes release of cytokines that may suppress activity of CYP450 enzymes, resulting in increased exposure of CYP substrates. Monitor for increased concentrations or toxicities of sensitive CYP substrates. Adjust dose of CYP substrate drug as needed.

            • tecovirimat

              tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

            • teduglutide

              teduglutide increases levels of pimozide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Teduglutide may increase absorption of concomitant PO medications; caution with with drugs requiring titration or those with a narrow therapeutic index; dose adjustment may be necessary.

            • telotristat ethyl

              telotristat ethyl will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Telotristat ethyl induces CYP3A4 and may reduce systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Monitor for suboptimal efficacy and consider increasing the dose of the CYP3A4 substrate.

            • temazepam

              temazepam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • terbinafine

              terbinafine will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.

            • terbutaline

              pimozide increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • teriflunomide

              teriflunomide decreases levels of pimozide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tetrabenazine

              pimozide and tetrabenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • thioridazine

              pimozide and thioridazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • thiothixene

              pimozide and thiothixene both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tinidazole

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tiotropium

              tiotropium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              tiotropium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of tiotropium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • tolterodine

              tolterodine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              tolterodine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of tolterodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • topiramate

              pimozide and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tramadol

              tramadol and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tranylcypromine

              tranylcypromine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • trazodone

              pimozide and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triazolam

              triazolam and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclabendazole

              triclabendazole and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclofos

              triclofos and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trifluoperazine

              pimozide and trifluoperazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trihexyphenidyl

              pimozide increases effects of trihexyphenidyl by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.

            • trimipramine

              pimozide and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triprolidine

              triprolidine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trofinetide

              trofinetide will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates for which a small increase in plasma concentration may lead to serious toxicities if coadministered with trofinetide (a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor).

            • trospium chloride

              trospium chloride decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              trospium chloride decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of trospium chloride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • turmeric

              turmeric will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • valbenazine

              valbenazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vecuronium

              vecuronium decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              vecuronium decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide increases effects of vecuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • venlafaxine

              venlafaxine, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • vilazodone

              vilazodone, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, pimozide. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • xylometazoline

              pimozide increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • yohimbine

              pimozide increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziconotide

              pimozide and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziprasidone

              pimozide and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zolmitriptan

              zolmitriptan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • zotepine

              pimozide and zotepine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pimozide and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            Minor (61)

            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anastrozole

              anastrozole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • brimonidine

              brimonidine increases effects of pimozide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased CNS depression.

            • budesonide

              budesonide will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butalbital

              butalbital will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chasteberry

              chasteberry decreases effects of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction).

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cortisone

              cortisone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • DHEA, herbal

              DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eslicarbazepine acetate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ethanol

              ethanol, pimozide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive CNS depression.

            • etravirine

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eucalyptus

              pimozide and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fludrocortisone

              fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • hydrocortisone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • larotrectinib

              larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • lumefantrine

              lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • marijuana

              marijuana will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • methylprednisolone

              methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nafcillin

              nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nifedipine

              nifedipine will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • prednisone

              prednisone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rufinamide

              rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ruxolitinib

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ruxolitinib topical

              pimozide will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sage

              pimozide and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              sulfamethoxazole decreases levels of pimozide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • topiramate

              topiramate will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • verapamil

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10%

            Akinesia (40%)

            Drowsiness (35%)

            EPS (10-15%)

            Sedation (70%)

            Speech disorder (10-15%)

            Visual disturbance (20%)

            Dry mouth (25%)

            Constipation (20%)

            Impotence (10-15%)

            1-10%

            Appetite increase

            Thirst increase

            Dizziness

            Drug-induced tardive dystonia

            Nervousness

            Photosensitivity

            Taste change

            Orthostatic hypotension

            Diminished sweating

            Nasal congestion

            Diarrhea

            Urinary retention

            Retinitis pigmentosa

            Frequency Not Defined

            Ineffective thermoregulation

            Heatstroke or hypothermia (rare)

            Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (rare)

            Seizure (rare)

            Prolonged QT interval

            Torsades de pointes

            Obstipation (rare)

            Paralytic ileus (rare)

            Agranulocytosis (rare)

            Disorder of hematopoietic structure (rare)

            Leukopenia (rare)

            Thrombocytopenia (rare)

            Cholestatic jaundice syndrome (rare)

            Drug-induced lupus erythematosus, systemic (rare)

            Priapism (rare)

            Death

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            Warnings

            Contraindications

            Documented hypersensitivity

            Severe toxic central nervous system depression or comatose states from any cause

            Concomitant use with citalopram, escitalopram, sertraline

            Use as first-line treatment

            Tics not associated with Tourette's

            Drugs that may, themselves, cause motor and phonic tics (eg, pemoline, methylphenidate and amphetamines) until such patients have been withdrawn from these drugs to determine whether or not the drugs, rather than Tourette’s Disorder, are responsible for the tics

            Concurrent QT-prolonging drugs; patients with congenital long QT syndrome, history of cardiac arrhythmias, taking other drugs which prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram or patients with known hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia

            Concomitant CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inhibitors

            Cautions

            Avoid grapefruit juice

            Leukopenia/neutropenia and agranulocytosis reported; possible risk factors for leukopenia/neutropenia include pre-existing low white blood cell count (WBC) and history of drug-induced leukopenia/neutropenia

            If history of clinically significant low WBC or drug-induced leukopenia/neutropenia, monitor complete blood count (CBC) frequently during first few months of therapy; discontinue drug at first sign of a clinically significant decline <1000/mm³ in WBC in absence of other causative factors and continue monitoring WBC until recovery

            Patients with dementia-related psychosis who are treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death as shown in short-term controlled trials; The deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (eg, heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (eg, pneumonia) in nature.

            This drug is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis

            Sudden, unexpected deaths reported in experimental studies of conditions other than Tourette’s Disorder treated with antipsychotic drugs; these deaths occurred while patients were receiving dosages in the range of 1 mg per kg; the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (eg, heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (eg, pneumonia) in nature; one possible mechanism for such deaths is prolongation of QT interval predisposing patients to ventricular arrhythmia; an electrocardiogram should be performed before treatment is initiated and periodically thereafter, especially during the period of dose adjustment

            This drug may have a tumorigenic potential; based on studies conducted in mice, it is known that pimozide can produce a dose-related increase in pituitary tumors; the full significance of this finding is not known, but should be taken into consideration in the physician's and patient’s decisions to use this drug product; this finding should be given special consideration when the patient is young and chronic use of pimozide is anticipated

            This medication may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of potentially hazardous tasks, such as driving a car or operating machinery, especially during first few days of therapy

            Produces anticholinergic side effects and should be used with caution in individuals whose conditions may be aggravated by anticholinergic activity

            Therapy should be administered cautiously to patients with impairment of liver or kidney function because it is metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys

            Antipsychotics should be administered with caution to patients receiving anticonvulsant medication, with a history of seizures, or with EEG abnormalities, because they may lower the convulsive threshold; if indicated, adequate anticonvulsant therapy should be maintained concomitantly

            Tardive dyskinesia

            • A syndrome consisting of potentially irreversible, involuntary, dyskinetic movements may develop in patients treated with antipsychotic drugs; although prevalence of the syndrome appears to be highest among the elderly, especially elderly women, it is impossible to rely upon prevalence estimates to predict, at the inception of antipsychotic treatment, which patients are likely to develop the syndrome
            • Whether antipsychotic drug products differ in their potential to cause tardive dyskinesia is unknown; both the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia and the likelihood that it will become irreversible are believed to increase as duration of treatment and total cumulativedose of antipsychotic drugs administered to patient increase
            • However, the syndrome can develop, although much less commonly, after relatively brief treatment periods at low doses; there is no known treatment for established cases of tardive dyskinesia, although thesyndrome may remit, partially or completely, if antipsychotic treatment is withdrawn
            • Antipsychotic treatment itself, may suppress (or partially suppress) the signs and symptoms of the syndrome and thereby may possibly mask underlying process
            • The effect that symptomatic suppression has upon long-term course of the syndrome is unknown; given these considerations, antipsychotic drugs should be prescribed in a manner that is most likely to minimize the occurrence of tardive dyskinesia
            • Chronic antipsychotic treatment should generally be reserved for patients who suffer from a chronic illness that, is known to respond to antipsychotic drugs, and, for whom alternative, equally effective, but potentially less harmful treatments are not available or appropriate
            • In patients who do require chronic treatment, the smallest dose and shortest duration of treatment producing a satisfactory clinical response should be sought; the need for continued treatment should be reassessed periodically
            • If signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia appear in a patient on antipsychotics, drug discontinuation should be considered; however, some patients may require treatment despite the presence of the syndrome

            Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

            • A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) reported in association with antipsychotic drugs; clinical manifestations of NMS are hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status (including catatonic signs), and evidence of autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and cardiac dysrhythmias); additional signs may include elevated creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis) and acute renal failure
            • The diagnostic evaluation of patients with this syndrome is complicated. In arriving at a diagnosis, it is important to identify cases where clinical presentation includes both serious medical illness (eg, pneumonia, systemic infection, etc.) and untreated or inadequately treated extrapyramidal signs and symptoms (EPS); other important considerations in differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology
            • The management of NMS should include immediate discontinuation of antipsychotic drugs and other drugs not essential to concurrent therapy, intensive symptomatic treatment and medical monitoring, and treatment of any concomitant serious medical problems for which specific treatments are available; there is no general agreement about specific pharmacological treatment regimens for uncomplicated NMS
            • If a patient requires antipsychotic drug treatment after recovery from NMS, the potential reintroduction of drug therapy should be carefully considered; the patient should be carefully monitored since recurrences of NMS have been reported; hyperpyrexia, not associated with the above symptom complex, has been reported with other antipsychotic drugs
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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: C

            Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery

            These complications vary in severity; in some cases, symptoms have been self-limited, while in other cases neonates have required intensive care unit support and prolonged hospitalization

            Lactation: unknown, avoid

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Phenylbutylpiperadine; potent centrally acting dopamine D2 receptor antagonist

            Absorption

            Bioavailability: 40-50%

            Peak plasma time: 6-8 hr

            Peak plasma concentration: 4-19 ng/mL (dose dependent)

            Metabolism

            Metabolism: Hepatic P450 enzyme CYP3A4 and CYP2D6

            Metabolites: Inactive

            Elimination

            Half-life elimination: 55 hr

            Excretion: Urine

            Dialyzable: Unknown

            Pharmacogenetics

            Poor CYP2D6 metabolizers exhibit higher pimozide concentrations than extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers

            Approximately 7-10% of Caucasians and 3-8% of African Americans lack the capacity to metabolize CYP2D6 substrates and are classified as poor metabolizers (PMs)

            Serum concentrations observed in poor metabolizers are similar to those seen with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors (eg, paroxetine)

            Time to achieve steady state pimozide concentrations is expected to be longer (approximately 2 weeks) in poor metabolizers because of the prolonged half-life

            Alternative dosing strategies are recommended in patients who are genetically poor CYP2D6 metabolizers

            Genetic testing laboratories

            • Genotyping tests for CYP2D6 variants are commercially available through the following companies
            • Applied Biosystems (http://www.appliedbiosystems.com/)
            • GenPath Diagnostics (http://www.genpathdiagnostics.com/)
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            pimozide oral
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            Patient Handout

            Patient Education
            pimozide oral

            PIMOZIDE - ORAL

            (PIM-oh-zide)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Orap

            USES: This medication is used to reduce uncontrolled movements (motor tics) or outbursts of words/sounds (vocal tics) caused by Tourette syndrome. Pimozide is a medication that works by decreasing the activity of a natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.Pimozide should not be used for mild symptoms. It should only be used if symptoms cause severe problems in everyday life and other medicines or treatments have not been effective.

            HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once a day at bedtime or as directed by your doctor.The dosage is based on your medical condition, lab tests, and response to treatment. Your doctor may direct you to take a low dose at first, gradually increasing the dose to lower the chance of side effects such as shaking (tremors).Do not take this drug more often or increase the dose. Your symptoms will not improve any faster, and the risk for heart rhythm problems will be increased. Follow your doctor's directions carefully.Your doctor may order an electrocardiogram (EKG) and laboratory tests before you start this medication. These tests are to find out whether you are at risk for heart rhythm problems from pimozide. Keep all medical/lab appointments.Other drugs, such as stimulant medications (such as methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine), may occasionally worsen tics. Before deciding to start pimozide, your doctor may try to reduce your tics by lowering the stimulant dose. Consult your doctor for more details.Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, blurred vision, tiredness, or weakness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.This drug may cause muscle/nervous system problems (extrapyramidal symptoms-EPS). Your doctor may prescribe another medication to decrease these side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any of the following side effects: stiff muscles, severe muscle spasms/cramping (such as twisting neck, arching back, eyes rolling up), restlessness/constant need to move, shaking (tremor), slow/shuffling walk, drooling/trouble swallowing, mask-like expression of the face.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This medication may cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any involuntary/repetitive muscle movements such as lip smacking/puckering, tongue thrusting, chewing, or finger/toe movements.In rare cases, pimozide may increase your level of a certain chemical made by the body (prolactin). For females, this increase in prolactin may result in unwanted breast milk, missed/stopped periods, or difficulty becoming pregnant. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any of these symptoms, tell your doctor right away.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever).Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe dizziness, fainting, slow heartbeat, seizures.This medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, muscle stiffness/pain/tenderness/weakness, severe tiredness, severe confusion, sweating, fast/irregular heartbeat, dark urine, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood problems (such as a low white blood cell count), a certain eye condition (glaucoma), dementia, depression, heart problems (such as slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure), slow movement of the gut/intestines (such as chronic constipation, blockage), kidney disease, liver disease, brain disorder/tumor/injury, drug/alcohol/substance abuse, breast cancer, Parkinson's disease, seizure disorder, a certain severe reaction to other antipsychotic-type medications (neuroleptic malignant syndrome-NMS), difficulty urinating (such as due to prostate problems).This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause vision changes. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Pimozide may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using pimozide, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using pimozide safely.Before having surgery or imaging procedures (such as certain X-rays, CT scans) requiring the use of contrast dye (such as metrizamide), tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication and about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially uncontrolled movements.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, and QT prolongation (see above). Drowsiness, dizziness, and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop symptoms including muscle stiffness or shakiness, drowsiness, feeding/breathing difficulties, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn especially during their first month, tell the doctor right away.Since untreated mental/mood problems (such as schizophrenia) can be a serious condition, do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, immediately discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also How to Use section.Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: anticholinergic/antispasmodic drugs (such as atropine, dicyclomine, scopolamine), drugs that increase the amount of dopamine in your body (such as bromocriptine, cabergoline, levodopa, pergolide, ropinirole).Other medications can affect the removal of pimozide from your body, which may affect how pimozide works. Examples include aprepitant, azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole), HIV protease inhibitors (such as nelfinavir), nefazodone, SSRI antidepressants (such as fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline), ritonavir, zileuton, among others.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, and opioid pain relievers (such as codeine).Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.Many drugs besides pimozide may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). Examples include amiodarone, citalopram/escitalopram, chlorpromazine, dofetilide, procainamide, quinidine, ranolazine, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin), among others.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: slow/shallow breathing, inability to wake up (coma).

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as electrocardiogram-EKG, complete blood count) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised April 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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