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Generic: thiothixene View All Brands Navane A thioxanthene - 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. It may be several weeks before you see the full effects of this medicine. You may get drowsy or dizzy. 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 may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not treat yourself for colds, diarrhea or allergies. Ask your doctor or health care professional for advice, some nonprescription medicines may increase possible side effects. 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. Avoid extreme heat. This medicine can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke. 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 confusion, restlessness, agitation difficulty breathing difficulty in speaking or swallowing difficulty passing urine, or sudden loss of bladder control dizziness or light headedness, fainting spells fast or irregular heartbeat fever, chills, or sore throat hot, dry skin or lack of sweating increased sweating loss of balance or difficulty walking seizures stiffness, spasms, trembling uncontrollable muscle spasms, in the face hands, arms, or legs, twisting body movements uncontrollable tongue or chewing movements, smacking lips or puffing cheeks unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): constipation decreased sexual ability menstrual changes nausea or vomiting skin rash weight gain 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.
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