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Can I eat this with Prochlorperazine?
Prochlorperazine can cause drowsiness and alcohol worsens this. Standard tablets can be taken with or without food, but buccal tablets work best after meals.
Also sold as Buccastem M, Proziere, Stemetil Eff. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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- Should I take Prochlorperazine with food?
- You can take standard tablets with or without food. Buccal tablets work best if they're taken after meals.
- Can I drink alcohol with Prochlorperazine?
- No, avoid it. Alcohol can make side effects worse, such as feeling sleepy or an irregular heartbeat.
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1 · What do you take?
Prochlorperazine can cause drowsiness and alcohol worsens this. Standard tablets can be taken with or without food, but buccal tablets work best after meals.
You can eat and drink normally while taking prochlorperazine, apart from avoiding alcohol. Alcohol can make side effects worse, such as feeling sleepy. Standard tablets can be taken with or without food. Buccal tablets work best if taken after meals so they have more time to dissolve.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take standard tablets with or without food. Buccal tablets work best if they're taken after meals.
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Foods to avoid with Prochlorperazine· 29
Fine with Prochlorperazine· 2
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Further reading on Prochlorperazine
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About prochlorperazine
NHS medicines information on prochlorperazine – what it's used for and key facts.
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Who can and cannot take prochlorperazine
NHS medicines information on who can take prochlorperazine and who may not be able to take it.
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How and when to take prochlorperazine
NHS medicines information on dosage for prochlorperazine, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of prochlorperazine
NHS medicines information on side effects of prochlorperazine and what you can do to cope.
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Taking prochlorperazine with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with prochlorperazine and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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