Thioridazine Overview

(thye oh RID a zeen)

Mellaril®

Melleril

Antipsychotic Agent, Typical, Phenothiazine

• This medicine can change the electrical activity in your heart. This change could cause fast heartbeats. This medicine does not mix well with many medicines. Check all medicines with healthcare provider before starting this medicine. If you have a history of fast heartbeats, tell healthcare provider.

• There is an increased chance of death in elderly people who take this medicine for dementia.

• This medicine does not mix well with many medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.

• If you have an allergy to thioridazine or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have any of the following conditions: Bone marrow disease, fast heartbeat, low blood cell counts, or low blood pressure.

• Fluoxetine should be stopped for at least 5 weeks before starting this medicine.

• If you are breast-feeding.

• Thioridazine helps clear thinking.

• It works on improving social interactions, mood, expression of mood, as well as, delusions, paranoia, and appearance.

• Take this medicine with food.

• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.

• A liquid (concentrate, suspension) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Mix concentrate with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water, fruit juice, carbonated drink, milk, or pudding before taking. Shake suspension well before use.

• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• You will need an ECG before starting this medicine.

• Dry mouth may cause an increase in cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from light.

• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2006-10-13 15:57:37.0

Modified: 2010-05-06 15:03:04.0

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