Chlorpromazine

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Chlorpromazine (CPZ), marketed under the brand names Thorazine and Largactil among others, is an antipsychotic medication.[4] It is primarily used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.[4] Other uses include the treatment of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children including those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, and hiccups that do not improve following other measures.&...

I only take this medication at night PRN but since commencing it the next day I feel like my head is fizzy and I feel light headed and weird, just want to be laid down all the time, is this normal, been on it around 4 weeks now. ## Hello, Sticky! How are you? This is an antipsychotic, so it is very odd to have it prescribed PRN and yes, it will cause those types of side effects, along with weight gain and mood swings. Are you sure this is what you're taking? ## I was under substance misuse services and it was them that recommended it? Anyhow have got to the bottom of it, was on a tiny 0.4 dose of buprenorphine for codeine addiction and I stopped that at the same time, they said definitely no side effects, they lied! Borrowed some off a friend and felt better within half an hour! Tha...

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Long term s.effect, what are they please! ## Hello, Linda! How are you? The FDA lists the potential long-term side effects as possibly including tardiv dyskenia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, low white blood cell levels and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i am a production engineer. Since from last 12 yrs, i suffer from schizophrenia, anger, and mental and behaviour disorders. I do take trifluoperazine 5mg daily 2 times a day since from last 4 yrs.i feel quite ok.now i have reached to such a stage that i feel i am addicted to this medicine.whether some one could help me what should i do, that is whether i should take chlorpromazine or any other better medicines to treat my above problems.please also inform drugs with their doses.

My son aged 26 years is a Cerebral palsy(Mild), Autistic, and other Multiple Disabilities DICORATE 500ER 1.0.0 plus Sizodon Forte 1.0.1 and Chlorpromazine 50 mg 0.0.1 is his daily dose. He frequently falls and injures his knees. He cannot walk erect. His legs are are always bent a little near the knees, perhaps due to overweight. Can anybody suggest whether I can stop or reduce any of the above three medicines. ## Hello, My findings state that there are potentially unsafe interactions that apply to these three medications. The precautions you should be aware of are listed below: Chlorpromazine/ Sizodon Forte (Risperidone): Using Chlorpromazine together with Risperidone may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating...

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My foster child is on Ability 5 mg, Bupropion 75 mg, Chlorpromazine 25mg 3 times per day for bipolar and ADHD. Does he need these meds that seem to do the same thing? I have the sense since he has been with me that he does not have anger problems any more than any other 11 year old child. He did tell me that he used anger to get away from the home he was in because he was being beaten by an older child. I will admit he may be adhd but bipolar you can't make me believe. ## I'd suggest discussing it with his doctor and/or getting a second opinion. It is an unfortunate fact that many children end up over medicated and many doctors don't review what the child is taking and just leave them on them, rather than do a review and see if it is needed any longer. Have you talked to any...

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kindly advise is it safe to use qutipine to a 65 year old patient as she is drowsy all throughout the day.she was on chloropromazine for 13 years recently changed to olanzepine which worked well.but doctor has changed to qutipine which is acting like a sedative.what shall we do ## Slowly decrease the dose ## I would try zyprexa again, without the clozeril. Another hip drug is mirtazapine. The use of seroquel is indicated for geriatric dosing - just keep it al low as possible because it makes just about anyone very sleepy especially at the lower geriatric doses.

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Chlorpromazine

Chlorpromazine (CPZ), marketed under the brand names Thorazine and Largactil among others, is an antipsychotic medication.[4] It is primarily used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.[4] Other uses include the treatment of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children including those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, and hiccups that do not improve following other measures.&...

Chlorpromazine

Chlorpromazine (CPZ), marketed under the brand names Thorazine and Largactil among others, is an antipsychotic medication.[4] It is primarily used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.[4] Other uses include the treatment of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children including those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, and hiccups that do not improve following other measures.&...

100 mg orange in color ## The pill in description is Chlorpromazine (100 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I have been taking 100mg for the past 8 weeks now and every time I go out in the sun even just to the store or a short walk the skin on my forearms, forehead, hands and chest become beyond itchy to the point I can't even leave the house. I have never had this problem before and I don't know what to do.. Please anyone I need answers I am 23 and can't even enjoy the summer :(

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chlorpromaz 50mg. What side effects? ## Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat various mental health issues. The common side effects may include: nausea, sedation, slurred speech and urinary retention. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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100 on one side of pill and orange round pill ## The pill in description is Chlorpromazine (100 mg). Its anticholinergic properties cause constipation, sedation, and hypotension and relieve nausea. It also has anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) properties. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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round orange pill , GG 407 on one sid, 50 on back side ## The pill in description is Chlorpromazine (50 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Brown round coated,one side reads 832 over 200 the other side is blank ## Yes, this contains 200mgs of Chlorpromazine, the active ingredient in Thorazine. It is a very potent sedative. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and sedation. Read more: Do you have any other questions?

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I just want to know what are the side effects of Thorazine and if there is any long term affects? ## Chlorpromazine (CPZ), marketed under the brand names Thorazine and Largactil among others, is an antipsychotic medication. Common side effects include movement problems, sleepiness, dry mouth, low blood pressure upon standing, and increased weight. Serious side effects may include the potentially permanent movement disorder tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, severe lowering of the seizure threshold, and low white blood cell levels. In older people with psychosis as a result of dementia it may increase the risk of death. It is unclear if it is safe for use in pregnancy. Ref: Medline Plus

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the pill is round tan with GG 476 on one side and 25 on the other side ## The pill in description is Chlorpromazine (25 mg). Its anticholinergic properties cause constipation, sedation, and hypotension and relieve nausea. It also has anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) properties. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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With 25 on one side and GG on top line and 476 below that on the otherside. ## The pill in description is Chlorpromazine (25 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Pimozide

Pimozide (sold under the brand name Orap) is an antipsychotic drug of the diphenylbutylpiperidine class. It was discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1963. It has a high potency compared to chlorpromazine (ratio 50-70:1). On a weight basis it is even more potent than haloperidol. It also has special neurologic indications for Tourette syndrome and resistant tics. The side effects include akathisia, tardive dyskinesia, and, more rarely, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and prolongation of the Q...

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Pimozide (sold under the brand name Orap) is an antipsychotic drug of the diphenylbutylpiperidine class. It was discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1963. It has a high potency compared to chlorpromazine (ratio 50-70:1). On a weight basis it is even more potent than haloperidol. It also has special neurologic indications for Tourette syndrome and resistant tics. The side effects include akathisia, tardive dyskinesia, and, more rarely, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and prolongation of the Q...

Round only imprinted on one side.Its got lg100 on it ## Based on my research, a white film-coated tablet with "LG 100" embossed on one side is a 100mg Largactil tablet, from Australia. Largactil (Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride) is used to treat various problems such as severe depression or behavioural disturbances. However, this medication has a number of other uses as well, from treating nausea, vomiting, and severe pain, to unstoppable hiccups. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Chlorpromazine Details I hope this helps!

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