Blonanserin Benefits & Uses

Blonanserin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Blonanserin 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Blonanserin Side Effects

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

Severe

Dystonia
Parkinsonism
Increased Glucose level in the blood
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Common

Sleepiness
Akathisia
Insomnia
Urine Retention
Weight gain
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Drowsiness

Blonanserin Related Warnings

Is the use of Blonanserin safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Blonanserin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Blonanserin safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Blonanserin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Blonanserin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Blonanserin on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Blonanserin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Blonanserin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Blonanserin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Blonanserin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Blonanserin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Blonanserin Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Blonanserin

Is this Blonanserin habit forming or addictive?

Blonanserin is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Blonanserin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Blonanserin only on doctor's advice.

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

Yes, Blonanserin is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Blonanserin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Blonanserin

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Blonanserin, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Blonanserin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Blonanserin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown