Mellaril®
Generic Name: Thioridazine thye-oh-RID-a-zeen
Drug Class: Antipsychotics |
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Description | This medicine is classified as an antipsychotic medication and is used to treat patients that suffer from delusions, hallucinations, unorganized thought and hostility. This medicine may also be prescribed to treat severe behavioral problems in children.
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| General Information |
| This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. Top of page
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| Proper use of this medicine |
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine should be taken continually, even if you are feeling better. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take more or less of this medicine that prescribed. Do not share this medicine with other people.
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| Missed Dose |
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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| Storage |
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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| Possible Side Effects |
- Check with your doctor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience diarrhea, vomiting, unsteadiness, difficulty walking, or unusual muscle weakness.
- This medicine can cause the following side effects:
- contipation
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- headache
- weight gain
- restlessness
- mild thirst
- frequent urination
- drowsiness
- fine hand tremor
- mild nausea
- This medicine may increase blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Diabetic patients should be cautious of this and regularly check their blood sugar.
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| Warnings/Precautions |
- Several days to weeks may pass before you feel the the full effects of this medicine.
- Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and should be avoided.
- Be cautious when driving or performing other hazardous activities. This medicine can impair judgment.
- This medicine may reduce sweating. Be careful not to overexert yourself in hot weather.
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| Overdose |
Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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| Drug Interactions |
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any of the following types of medications:
- medications for depression
- Inform your doctor of all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you are taking any of the following:
- narcotic pain
medication (e.g. codeine) - other medicines that make you drowsy.
- Many cough-and-cold products contain ingredients that may add a drowsiness effect. Before you use cough-and-cold medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of those products..
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| Pregnancy/Nursing |
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. For women: since this medicine is excreted in human breast milk, you should NOT breastfeed while taking this medicine.
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| More Information |
There may be slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects when this medicine is used in elderly patients with dementia. Talk to your doctor for more information.
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