Zotepine Benefits & Uses

Zotepine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Mental Illness

Zotepine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 300 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 300 mg/day

Zotepine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zotepine is used -

Common

Dizziness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Agitation
Bradycardia
Blurred vision
Excessive sweating
Weight gain
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Drowsiness

Unknown

Headache
Weakness

Zotepine Related Warnings

Is the use of Zotepine safe for pregnant women?

Zotepine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Zotepine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Zotepine safe during breastfeeding?

Zotepine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Zotepine on the Kidneys?

Zotepine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zotepine on the Liver?

Zotepine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zotepine on the Heart?

Zotepine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zotepine with Other Drugs

Zotepine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Pimozide

Fluvoxamine

Sotalol

Amiodarone

Zotepine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zotepine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Dementia
Epilepsy
Kidney Stone

Frequently asked Questions about Zotepine

Is this Zotepine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zotepine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zotepine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

There are some side effects associated with the use of Zotepine.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Zotepine can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Zotepine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zotepine

There is no information on the effects of taking Zotepine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Zotepine

Information about the interaction of Zotepine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown