Mental Health: Medications
Schizophrenia - Medications
02/05/08, HealthwiseMedicines are the primary treatment for managing the symptoms of schizophrenia. But they can sometimes have severe side effects, so regular monitoring is needed.
Second-generation antipsychotics for treating schizophrenia
02/05/08, HealthwiseThe exact action of these antipsychotic medicines is not known. It is believed that they affect the way brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) work.
Clozapine for schizophrenia
02/05/08, HealthwiseClozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic. It is believed to affect the way brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) work.
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Clozapine
09/11/08, HealthwiseWhile you are taking clozapine, your blood may need to be tested every week for the first 6 months of treatment. Do not miss any scheduled blood tests.
Fluphenazine
02/13/04, HealthwiseDizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
Thioridazine (oral)
02/13/04, HealthwiseDizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
Thiothixene
09/11/08, HealthwiseYou should not use this medication if you are allergic to thiothixene, or if you have a blood cell disorder such as anemia or low white blood cells or platelets, or if you have decreased alertness caused by taking certain medications or drinking alco
Clomipramine
06/06/07, HealthwiseYou may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.
Mesoridazine
02/13/04, HealthwiseDizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
Molindone
02/13/04, HealthwiseCall your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs; fever; muscle rigidity; sweating; irregular pulse; or fast or irregular heartbeats. These may be early symptoms of serious side
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