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Medicines benperidolQuestion & answer

benperidol · Medicine question

What risks are associated with taking lithium alongside benperidol?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Taking lithium alongside Anquil (benperidol) increases the risk of extrapyramidal side effects and may cause neurotoxicity.

Sources for this answer

Anquil TabletsNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 12Document updated 28 March 2025

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