Tiapride Benefits & Uses

Tiapride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Tiapride 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: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 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: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tiapride Side Effects

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

Tiapride Related Warnings

Is the use of Tiapride safe for pregnant women?

Tiapride may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Tiapride again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Tiapride safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Tiapride for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tiapride on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Tiapride on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tiapride on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Tiapride on the Heart?

Tiapride may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tiapride with Other Drugs

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

Tiapride Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Depression
Paralytic Ileus
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Tiapride

Is this Tiapride habit forming or addictive?

Tiapride does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Tiapride 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?

No, Tiapride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tiapride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tiapride

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Tiapride together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tiapride

Drinking alcohol while taking Tiapride may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild