Triflupromazine Benefits & Uses

Triflupromazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Other Benefits

Schizophrenia

Triflupromazine 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: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Triflupromazine Side Effects

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

Common

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Headache
Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
Blurred vision
Dry Mouth
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Nausea or vomiting
Urine Retention

Triflupromazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Triflupromazine safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Triflupromazine safe during breastfeeding?

Triflupromazine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Triflupromazine on the Kidneys?

Triflupromazine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Triflupromazine on the Liver?

Side effects of Triflupromazine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Triflupromazine on the Heart?

Side effects of Triflupromazine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Triflupromazine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Moderate

Levodopa

Lithium

Epinephrine

Triflupromazine Contraindications

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

Tardive Dyskinesia
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Triflupromazine

Is this Triflupromazine habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Triflupromazine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, this Triflupromazine works for mental disorders.

Yes

Triflupromazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Triflupromazine

Taking Triflupromazine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Triflupromazine

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

Severe