Trifluoperazine
Generic Name: trifluoperazine
Brand names: Stelazine What is trifluoperazine?Trifluoperazine is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Trifluoperazine is used to treat anxiety or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Trifluoperazine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about trifluoperazine?Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs. These could be early signs of dangerous side effects. Trifluoperazine is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Trifluoperazine may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions. Do not use trifluoperazine if you have liver disease, brain damage, bone marrow depression, a blood cell disorder (such as low platelets or low red or white blood cell counts), or if you are also using large amounts of alcohol or medicines that make you sleepy. Do not use if you are allergic to trifluoperazine or other phenothiazines. Before you take trifluoperazine, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), severe asthma or breathing problems, glaucoma, a history of seizures, adrenal gland tumor, Parkinson's disease, enlarged prostate or urination problems, low levels of calcium in your blood, past or present breast cancer, or if you have ever had a serious side effect while using trifluoperazine or similar medicines. Before taking trifluoperazine, tell your doctor about all other medications you use. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking oral trifluoperazine?Trifluoperazine is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Trifluoperazine may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions. Do not use trifluoperazine if you have liver disease, brain damage, bone marrow depression, a blood cell disorder (such as low platelets or low red or white blood cell counts), or if you are also using large amounts of alcohol or medicines that make you sleepy. Do not use if you are allergic to trifluoperazine or other phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Permitil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine, Compro), promethazine (Adgan, Pentazine, Phenergan), or thioridazine (Mellaril). If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take trifluoperazine, tell your doctor if you have: heart disease high blood pressure, or angina (chest pain); severe asthma, emphysema, or other breathing problem; glaucoma; a history of seizures; adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma); Parkinson's disease; enlarged prostate or urination problems; low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia); past or present breast cancer; or if you have ever had a serious side effect while using trifluoperazine or another phenothiazine.
Tell your doctor if you will be exposed to extreme heat or cold, or to insecticide poisons while you are taking trifluoperazine. It is not known whether trifluoperazine will harm an unborn baby. Trifluoperazine may cause side effects in a newborn if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy. Do not take this medication without first ta
lking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking trifluoperazine. Trifluoperazine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medication. Talk with your doctor before giving this medication to a child who has been ill with a fever or flu symptoms.
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