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Treats mania, paranoia, schizophrenia, and other mental conditions.
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Thiothixene
Navane
Uses
Treats mania, paranoia, schizophrenia, and other mental conditions.
Storage
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Store the oral liquid in the refrigerator.
- Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet, Capsule, Liquid.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Take with food to avoid stomach upset.
Carefully measure the oral liquid using the marked dropper that comes with the medicine.
- You may mix the medicine with a full glass of water, juice, or soda.
- Drink this mixture right away.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Fever, severe muscle stiffness
Rapid breathing or heartbeat
Spasms of the neck, face, or back
Muscle twitching or jerking
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had a previous allergic reaction to thiothixene or any related medicine such as chlorprothixene (Taractan®) or flupenthixol (Fluanxol®), or to any phenothiazine such as Thorazine®.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- Check with your doctor before taking thiothixene if you have a history of breast cancer, seizures, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma, or heart, liver, or kidney disease.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Thiothixene can make you feel dizzy or drowsy.
- Be careful if driving a car or operating machinery.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
You may be more sensitive to hot and cold temperatures while taking this medicine.
There is a risk of side effects that include muscle spasms, twitching in the face and body, and uncontrolled tongue or jaw movement.
- Talk to your doctor about this.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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