Thioridazine Benefits & Uses

Thioridazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Thioridazine 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: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range : 50 -100 mg TID
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range : 50 -100 mg TID
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range : 50 -100 mg TID
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Thioridazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Thioridazine safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Thioridazine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Thioridazine on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of Thioridazine on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Thioridazine on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Thioridazine on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Thioridazine for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Thioridazine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Abiraterone Acetate

Codeine

Propranolol

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Candesartan

Thioridazine Contraindications

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

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Tardive Dyskinesia
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Thioridazine

Is this Thioridazine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Thioridazine is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Thioridazine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Thioridazine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

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

Yes

Thioridazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Thioridazine

Taking Thioridazine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Thioridazine

Taking Thioridazine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe