What is the most important information I should know about trifluoperazine?
Call your doctor immediately if you have uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue,
cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Trifluoperazine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid
these activities.
Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly
to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking
trifluoperazine.
What is trifluoperazine?
Trifluoperazine is in a class of drugs called phenothiazines. It works by changing the actions of
chemicals in the brain.
Trifluoperazine is used to treat psychotic disorders and anxiety.
Trifluoperazine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking trifluoperazine?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
You may not be able to take trifluoperazine, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
It is not known whether trifluoperazine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take
trifluoperazine without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during
treatment.
It is not known whether trifluoperazine passes into breast milk. Do not take trifluoperazine
without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from
trifluoperazine. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of this medication.
How should I take trifluoperazine?
Take trifluoperazine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these
instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of
water.
Trifluoperazine can be taken with or without food or milk.
Mix the liquid with at least 2 ounces (60 mL) of water, tomato or fruit juice, milk, simple syrup,
orange syrup, soda, coffee, tea, or a semisolid food such as pudding or soup just before taking it.
Do not let the liquid touch the skin or clothing.
Your healthcare provider will administer the injectable form of trifluoperazine.
Do not stop taking trifluoperazine without first talking to your doctor. It may be several
weeks before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time.
Talk to your doctor before you stop taking this medication.
Trifluoperazine liquid should have a clear to slightly yellowish color. Throw away any discolored
liquid.
Store trifluoperazine at room temperature. Store the liquid in a light-resistant container.
Print
Email
Save
FDA Alerts
Media Gallery
Medicare's drug plans are subsidized by the US federal government and offered through insurers.
