Thioridazine Hcl
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CVS PHARMACY |
$11.10
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WALGREENS |
$22.60
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SAFEWAY PHARMACY |
$37.50
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC |
$37.61
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HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY |
$39.61
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WALMART PHARMACY |
$49.43
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CVS PHARMACY |
$11.10
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CVS PHARMACY # |
$21.82
With Free Coupon
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WALGREENS |
$22.60
With Free Coupon
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SAFEWAY PHARMACY |
$37.50
With Free Coupon
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC |
$37.61
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AKINA PHARMACY |
$39.21
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MY DR'S PHARMACY |
$39.21
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HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY |
$39.61
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GIANT PHARMACY |
$40.11
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HARRIS TEETER |
$40.61
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HEALTH STAR PHARMACY |
$40.61
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LIBERTY PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES |
$40.61
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LOUDOUN COMMUNITY PHARMACY |
$40.61
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. |
$40.61
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RX+PHARMACY |
$40.61
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WALMART PHARMACY |
$49.43
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Drug Info for thioridazine hcl
Thioridazine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions) in people who have already been treated with at least 2 other medications and have not been helped or who have experienced severe side effects. Thioridazine is in a group of medications called conventional antipsychotics. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
- Tablet
- Liquid
- By mouth
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out the what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, or use the dropper that came with the medicine.
You may mix the oral liquid concentrate with a half glass of distilled water or orange juice. Mix only enough medicine for one dose and drink all the liquid right away.
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to thioridazine, if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or extreme high or low blood pressure, or if you have a genetic defect involving an enzyme called cytochrome P450. You should not take thioridazine if you are also taking medicines for depression (such as amitriptyline, Paxil®, Prozac®, Zoloft®), blood pressure medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol), medicines for heart rhythm problems, or other antipsychotic medicines (Haldol®, Risperdal®). There are many other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines, that you should not use while you are taking thioridazine. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. False positive (incorrect) pregnancy tests have been reported in patients taking this medicine.
Check with your doctor before taking thioridazine if you have an unusually slow heartbeat, low levels of potassium in your blood, seizures, or heart disease, or if you have ever had breast cancer. Also, tell your doctor if you have ever had a reaction to similar medicines, such as Thorazine® or Trilafon®.
Thioridazine can make some people feel dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if driving a car or operating machinery.
Muscle spasms of the neck, face, or tongue, or other body movements you cannot control
Severe chest pain
Trouble breathing
Unusual bleeding or bruising, seizures (convulsions)
Certain drugs should not be used while using thioridazine. Using these drugs can cause very serious medical problems, heart problems, or even death.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain killers, or sedatives).
- Dizziness, fainting
- Fever, severe muscle stiffness, excessive sweating
- Irregular or fast heartbeat
- Muscle spasms of the neck, face, or tongue, or other body movements you cannot control
- Severe chest pain
- Trouble breathing
- Unusual bleeding or bruising, seizures (convulsions)
- Lightheadedness, especially when standing up
- Tremors or shaking
- Changes in menstrual cycle
- Changes in vision, such as trouble focusing, changes in how you see colors, or trouble seeing at night
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
- Sleepiness
- Dry mouth