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Thiothixene

A thioxanthene - It is used to treat schizophrenia

Generic Name: thiothixene

Brand Names: Navane

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What is this medicine?
THIOTHIXENE (thye oh THIX een) is used to treat schizophrenia.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What is the price of this medication and similar alternatives?

This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. This pricing information was updated 09/2009. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit www.drugstore.com. Actual costs to patients will vary depending on the use of specific retail or mail-order locations and health insurance copays.

Navane 10MG Capsules PFIZER U.S.90/$184.39 or 270/$536.14
Navane 2MG Capsules PFIZER U.S.90/$88.3 or 270/$254.1
Navane 20MG Capsules PFIZER U.S.90/$255.65 or 270/$748.44
Navane 5MG Capsules PFIZER U.S.90/$137.86 or 270/$393.47
Thiothixene 1MG Capsules SANDOZ90/$22.99 or 270/$49.98
Thiothixene 10MG Capsules MYLAN100/$31.99 or 300/$81.99
Thiothixene 10MG Capsules SANDOZ90/$49.99 or 270/$145.67
Thiothixene 2MG Capsules MYLAN90/$26.99 or 270/$71.96
Thiothixene 5MG Capsules SANDOZ90/$25.99 or 270/$59.97
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.

How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. You may need to gradually reduce the dose. Ask your doctor or health care professional for advice.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
  • arsenic trioxide
  • certain antibiotics like grepafloxacin, sparfloxacin
  • chloroquine
  • cisapride
  • clozapine
  • droperidol
  • ephedrine
  • medicines for abnormal heart rhythm like amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, ibutilide,procainamide, propafenone, quinidine, sotalol
  • phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
  • pimozide
  • pindolol
  • propranolol
  • ziprasidone

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

  • carbamazepine
  • medicines for high blood pressure

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

Who should NOT use this medication?

  • Circulatory collapse.
  • Comatose states or CNS depression from any cause. (See Specific Drugs and Laboratory Tests under Interactions.)
  • Blood dyscrasias.
  • Known hypersensitivity to thiothixene. Not known if cross-sensitivity exists between thioxanthenes and phenothiazines; consider possibility that cross-sensitivity may occur.

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 should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
  • blood disorder
  • brain tumor or head injury
  • dementia
  • heart disease
  • kidney disease
  • liver disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • an unusual or allergic reaction to thiothixene, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast-feeding
Can I stop taking the medication if I feel better?
As a general rule, you should always take your medications exactly as prescribed and do not change the dosage or stop taking the medication without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
I am on so many medications; do I have to take them all?
This is called polypharmacy—many different medications being used at the same time by one person. Sometimes, being on multiple medications is acceptable and appropriate but at other times it may be problematic. If you are receiving your medications from multiple physicians you need to ensure that they all know what medications you are taking. The best way to do this is to make a list of all the medications you are currently using, including all nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, vitamins and over-the-counter drugs (if possible, also include all the diseases you have been diagnosed with). Give a copy to every doctor who takes care of you so they have it on file, this way they can avoid duplicating medications and perhaps even try to consolidate some. After every doctor's visit remember to update the list accordingly. Also, as much as you possibly can, try to use the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, this way any potential drug interactions can be caught and averted.
Where can I get more information?
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