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Chlorpromazine Benefits & Uses

Chlorpromazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)
Tetanus
Porphyria
Psychosis

Chlorpromazine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Chlorpromazine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chlorpromazine is used -

Moderate

Akathisia
Dystonia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Weight gain
Dry Mouth
Photosensitivity
Dizziness
Drowsiness

Chlorpromazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Chlorpromazine safe for pregnant women?

Chlorpromazine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Chlorpromazine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Chlorpromazine safe during breastfeeding?

Chlorpromazine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Chlorpromazine on the Kidneys?

Chlorpromazine is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Chlorpromazine on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Chlorpromazine on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Chlorpromazine on the Heart?

Chlorpromazine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Chlorpromazine with Other Drugs

Chlorpromazine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Propranolol

Codeine

Primaquine

Procainamide

Moderate

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Chlorpromazine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chlorpromazine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Breast Cancer
Reye's syndrome
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Asthma
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Chlorpromazine

Is this Chlorpromazine habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Chlorpromazine. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Chlorpromazine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Chlorpromazine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Chlorpromazine can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Chlorpromazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chlorpromazine

Taking Chlorpromazine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorpromazine

Taking Chlorpromazine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe