Trifluoperazine Benefits & Uses

Trifluoperazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Mental Illness

Trifluoperazine 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: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 6 years old can take

Trifluoperazine Side Effects

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

Severe

Decreased blood pressure

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Dry Mouth
Headache
Excessive sweating
Agitation
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Flushing
Loss of consciousness

Trifluoperazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Trifluoperazine safe for pregnant women?

Trifluoperazine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Trifluoperazine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Trifluoperazine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Trifluoperazine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Trifluoperazine on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Trifluoperazine on kidney, information on safety of Trifluoperazine for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Trifluoperazine on the Liver?

Information about safety of Trifluoperazine for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Trifluoperazine on the Heart?

Trifluoperazine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Trifluoperazine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Codeine

Moderate

Levodopa

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Cetirizine

Insulin Aspart

Trifluoperazine Contraindications

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

Depression
Tardive Dyskinesia
Arrhythmia
Heart Failure
Reye's syndrome
Dementia
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Trifluoperazine

Is this Trifluoperazine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Trifluoperazine.

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 Trifluoperazine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Trifluoperazine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Trifluoperazine is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Trifluoperazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Trifluoperazine

Taking Trifluoperazine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Trifluoperazine

Consumption of alcohol and Trifluoperazine together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe