Mellaril (Cont.)

When and How to Take Mellaril

The following are some general considerations for when and how to take Mellaril:
 
  • Mellaril comes in tablet form. It is usually taken by mouth two or four times a day.
     
  • It does not matter if you take Mellaril with or without food. If the medicine bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Mellaril should be taken at the same times each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Mellaril will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Mellaril Dosing

The dose of Mellaril that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The severity of your schizophrenia
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Mellaril Dosage for more information about dosing for Mellaril.)
 

Side Effects of Mellaril

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Mellaril. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. When Mellaril side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Mellaril include but are not limited to:
 
(Click Mellaril Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of Mellaril, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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