| Antiarrhythmics, pimozide, thyroid drugs: May increase risk of arrhythmias and conduction defects. Monitor ECG closely. 
 Anticholinergics, atropine: Possible oversedation, paralytic ileus, visual changes, and severe con-stipation. Use together cautiously.
 
 Barbiturates, haloperidol, phenothiazines: Decreased therapeutic efficacy. Avoid concomitant use.
 
 Beta blockers, cimetidine, methylphenidate, propoxyphene: Increased plas-ma levels. Monitor child for toxicity.
 
 Clonidine, guanabenz, guanadrel, guanethidine, methyldopa, reserpine: May decrease hypoten-sive effects of these drugs. Monitor child and blood pressure closely.
 
 CNS depressants: Additive CNS effects. Avoid concomitant use.
 
 Disulfiram: May cause delirium and tachycardia. Use with caution.
 
 Metrizamide: Increased risk of seizures. Avoid concomitant use.
 
 Sympathomimetics (ephedrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine): May increase blood pressure. Use with caution.
 
 Wartarin: May prolong PT and cause bleeding. Monitor PT and INR closely.
 
 Sun exposure: Increased risk of photosensitivi-ty reactions. Tell parents to take precautions.
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