Which of the following adverse effects is caused by thioridazine?

SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, constipation, restlessness, headache, and blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

What is thioridazine used for?

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia). This medication helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people likely to harm themselves and reduce aggression and the desire to hurt others.

Why was thioridazine discontinued?

Indications. Thioridazine was voluntarily discontinued by its manufacturer, Novartis, worldwide because it caused severe cardiac arrhythmias. Its primary use in medicine was the treatment of schizophrenia.

Does thioridazine affect your heart?

Thioridazine can cause a serious heart problem, especially if you also use certain other medicines for infections, asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, depression, mental illness, cancer, malaria, or HIV. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using.

How do you take thioridazine?

Thioridazine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two to four times a day. Take thioridazine at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

Does thioridazine cause weight gain?

A retrospective review of 78 schizophrenic patients revealed that thiothixene, fluphenazine, haloperidol, and thioridazine produced a mean weight gain and loxapine a mean weight loss after 12 and 36 weeks of treatment.

Is thioridazine still available?

Thioridazine is the generic name of the drug and comes in tablet form. The brand name for thioridazine, Mellaril, was discontinued in 2005 due to potential long-term effects, but it is still available in the generic version.

Is thioridazine a controlled substance?

Thioridazine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and belongs to the drug class phenothiazine antipsychotics. FDA has not classified the drug for risk during pregnancy. Thioridazine 25 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Does aripiprazole make sleepy?

Aripiprazole may cause drowsiness, trouble with thinking, or trouble with controlling movements, which may lead to falls, fractures or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous unless you know how this medicine affects you.

What are the side effects of lithium?

The most common side effects of lithium are feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, a dry mouth and a metallic taste in the mouth. Your doctor will carry out regular blood tests to check how much lithium is in your blood. The results will be recorded in your lithium record book.

Who makes thioridazine?

Thioridazine (25 mg) Manufacturer: Novartis (India) Ltd.

Should I take aripiprazole morning or night?

How should aripiprazole be taken? Aripiprazole is usually taken once a day, in the morning. However, you and your prescriber may decide that it is better for you to take the medicine at another time.