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Medicines benperidolQuestion & answer

benperidol · Medicine question

Can benperidol be used in Parkinson's disease?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

No. Parkinson's disease is listed as a contraindication because dopamine blockade can worsen symptoms and oppose dopamine-based treatments.

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