Healthline Drug Compare : Compare Facts About Prescription Drugs

Drug Compare

Advertisement

1 2 3

Basic Info

What is...?Watch For Where to Store

Licensed from
Generic: thioridazine View All Brands Mellaril A phenothiazine antipsychotic - It is used to treat schizophrenia				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can increase possible dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. This medicine can reduce the response of your body to heat or cold. Try not to get overheated. Avoid temperature extremes, such as saunas, hot tubs, or very hot or cold baths or showers. Dress warmly in cold weather. This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/ booths. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: blurred vision breast enlargement in men or women breast milk in women who are not breast- feeding chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat confusion, restlessness dark yellow or brown urine difficulty breathing or swallowing dizziness or fainting spells drooling, shaking fever, chills, sore throat involuntary or uncontrollable movements of the eyes, mouth, head, arms, and legs seizures stomach area pain unusual bleeding or bruising unusually weak or tired yellowing of skin or eyes Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): difficulty passing urine difficulty sleeping headache sexual dysfunction skin rash, or itching This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
1 2 3

Advertisement