What is Thioridazine Hcl ?

Thioridazine HCl is an antipsychotics medication primarily used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It operates by adjusting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine, to help improve mood, thought processes, and behavior. Caution is advised due to its potential side effects, including QT prolongation and other significant cardiac issues.

• 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)

• 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)