• Take chlorpromazine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each chlorpromazine dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
• Chlorpromazine can be taken with or without food or milk.
• Do not crush or chew the sustained-release formulations of chlorpromazine. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body. If you do not know if your medication
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Before taking Chlorpromazine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

• antacids. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking a dose of chlorpromazine. They will decrease the effectiveness of chlorpromazine.
• alcohol; over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medications; sleep aids; antidepressants; muscle relaxants; barbiturates; and seizure medications. All of these medications will increase the side of effects of chlorpromazine-- especially drowsiness and
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If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking chlorpromazine and seek emergency medical treatment:

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
• uncontrollable movements of the tongue, face, lips, arms, or legs;
• muscle spasms of the face or neck;
• severe restlessness or tremor;
• severe drowsiness or fainting;
• a rash; or
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Other,

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Chlorpromazine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
• Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
• Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking chlorpromazine.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Chlorpromazine
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