Compro
(Prochlorperazine)
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Helps you feel less queasy.
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Our bottom line
Compro (Prochlorperazine) can be used to treat severe nausea and vomiting and can be taken orally or rectally, but get ready for a nap.
Quick facts about Compro
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (prochlorperazine)
Upsides
- Available in generic, so it's cheap.
- Can be taken by mouth, as a shot, or rectally.
- Can take anywhere from 10 minutes (by shot) to 60 minutes (rectally) to start working.
20Downsides
- Can make you really drowsy. Drinking alcohol with it can make the drowsiness even worse.
- Can't be used by people over 65 because they can be more affected by the side effects.
- It can make you more likely to get heatstroke.
How it works
Compro (Prochlorperazine) is an antiemetic (anti-nausea medicine). It works by blocking signals in the part of your brain that causes vomiting.
Quick facts about Compro
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (prochlorperazine)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Suppository
Prices and coupons
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Risks and Warnings for Compro (Prochlorperazine)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Over age 65
- › Dementia
- › Taking antipsychotics
It is not recommended for people with dementia over age 65 who are taking antipsychotic medications to take Compro (Prochlorperazine), as there is an increased risk of death. Your doctor will discuss alternatives.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Means that some groups have a high risk of experiencing this side effect
Common concerns from people taking Compro (Prochlorperazine)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Pregnancy
The FDA hasn’t classified this medicine’s effects on unborn babies. Talk with your doctor about this medicine if you’re pregnant or planning on it.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.FDA pregnancy category for Compro
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Alcohol
- Don't drink alcohol to avoid intense side effects.
Pain
- Taking certain medications for pain, allergies, or mood conditions can worsen the side effects of Compro.
Sleep
- You'll likely feel very sleepy, sluggish, or less alert after taking Compro. Avoid driving or other tasks that require your focused attention; be safe.
- Can make you really drowsy. Drinking alcohol with it can make the drowsiness even worse.