Compazine Side Effects

Headaches, nasal congestion, and drowsiness are some of the Compazine side effects that have been seen in clinical studies. Certain side effects of Compazine are more serious and should be reported to a healthcare provider. Among these more serious side effects are low blood pressure, seizures, and an irregular heart rhythm.

 

An Introduction to Compazine Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Compazine® (prochlorperazine maleate). However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Compazine. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Compazine side effects with you.)
 

Possible Compazine Side Effects

Compazine has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials.
 In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and are then compared to those that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, some possible Compazine side effects included:
 
There have been reports that Compazine may cause false positive pregnancy tests (a positive pregnancy test in an individual who is not pregnant).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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