Iloperidone is a medication approved to treat schizophrenia. This article from the eMedTV Web library provides a complete overview of the drug, including information on how this antipsychotic medicine works, dosing guidelines, side effects, and more.
Some of the most common side effects of iloperidone include nausea, drowsiness, and dizziness. This eMedTV Web segment covers these and other side effects that may occur with this drug, including serious side effects to report to your doctor.
As this eMedTV article explains, iloperidone can help treat schizophrenia in adults. This page further discusses the uses of iloperidone, including how this atypical antipsychotic medication works and whether it's safe for children.
For people with schizophrenia, the recommended starting dosage of iloperidone is 1 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page outlines some of the factors that may affect your dose and explains why the dosage is slowly increased over a period of several days.
Blood pressure medicines and alcohol are among the drugs that can potentially interfere with iloperidone. This eMedTV article describes how drug interactions with iloperidone can cause potentially serious complications or other unwanted side effects.
Taking iloperidone can cause difficulty swallowing or a change in heart rhythm for some people. This eMedTV page discusses other precautions and warnings with iloperidone, including what to tell your doctor before starting treatment with this medication.
