Trifluoperazine Benefits & Uses

Trifluoperazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Mental Illness (Read More - Managing Mental Illness at Home: Tips and Remedies)

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 (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Flushing
Loss of consciousness

Trifluoperazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Trifluoperazine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Trifluoperazine. It is best to stop taking Trifluoperazine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Trifluoperazine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Trifluoperazine on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Trifluoperazine on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Trifluoperazine on the Heart?

Side effects of Trifluoperazine rarely affect 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?

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Trifluoperazine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Trifluoperazine has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Trifluoperazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Trifluoperazine

It is safe to take Trifluoperazine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Trifluoperazine

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

Severe