Do not use Xenazine (tetrabenazine)
This medication should not be used by those who are allergic to tetrabenazine, have severe or untreated depression, suicidal thoughts, liver disease, or if you have taken reserpine in the past 20 days.
You should not use this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 2 weeks (14 days); a dangerous interaction between the drugs may occur.
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
To make sure this medication is safe for you, tell your doctor about all medical conditions you have, especially if you have depression, an emotional disorder, mental illness, a history of suicidal thoughts or actions, past or present breast cancer, heart disease or heart rhythm disorder, a personal or family history of long QT syndrome, or if you have recently had a heart attack.
Risks
You may have depression or suicidal thoughts while being treated with Xenazine; stay alert to all changes in your mood and behavior and report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
It has not been established whether this medication will harm an unborn baby, if it will pass into breast milk, or if it will harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding.