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Trifluoperazine (Oral)
Treats psychotic disorders and anxiety. Sometimes given for nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines.
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to trifluoperazine or to any other phenothiazines, such as Mellaril®, Prolixin®, Thorazine®, or Trilafon®.
Uses:
Tablet, Capsule, Liquid
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Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
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Take with food to avoid stomach upset.
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Measure the oral liquid using the marked dropper that comes with the medicine. Mix with a full glass of water, milk, juice, or soda pop. Drink the medicine right away. Avoid getting this medicine on your skin.
If a dose is missed:
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Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
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If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
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You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
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Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking other drugs that can make you sleepy such as narcotic pain killers, sleeping pills, sedatives, or cold or allergy medicine.
Warnings:
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Let your doctor know if you have a history of breast cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, prostate problems, lung, heart, kidney or liver disease, or Parkinson's disease.
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Trifluoperazine may make you dizzy and drowsy. If it does, avoid driving a car or operating machinery.
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Get up slowly from a lying or sitting position to avoid dizziness from this medicine.
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This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Try not to spend long periods in direct sunlight and protect your skin from the sun.
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While taking this medicine, you might become more sensitive to hot and cold temperatures. Dress warmly in cold weather and don't stay outside too long. Avoid becoming overheated during hot weather.
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There is a risk side effects that include muscle spasms, twitching in the face and body, and uncontrolled tongue or jaw movement. Talk to your doctor about this risk.
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Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Skin rash
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Sore throat or fever
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Rapid breathing or heartbeat
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Severe stiffness
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Convulsions
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Spasms of neck, face or back
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Muscle twitching or jerking
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Drowsiness or dizziness
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Agitation or restlessness
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Nausea
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Dry mouth
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Loss of appetite
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Blurred vision
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Loss of interest in sex or loss of ability to have sex
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Sensitivity to sunlight
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