Molindone is a prescription drug that is licensed for treating symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at molindone, providing information on how it works, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Side effects of molindone may include nausea, constipation, and increased sex drive. As this eMedTV article explains, while most side effects of the drug are mild, some may require medical attention, such as depression, seizures, or rapid heart rate.
Molindone is used primarily for the treatment of schizophrenia. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses molindone uses in children, as well as off-label uses, and explains how the medication works to control symptoms of schizophrenia.
When treating schizophrenia, molindone dosing typically starts at 50 to 75 mg daily. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers other dosage information for molindone, including suggestions on when and how to take the medication.
Anesthetics, alcohol, and seizure medications may potentially cause drug interactions with molindone. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may also cause negative interactions and describes the effects of combining these medicines.
Taking antipsychotic medications like molindone may increase your risk of seizures. This eMedTV resource contains a list of other precautions and warnings with molindone to be aware of, including information on who should not take the drug.
