Thorazine is a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting, schizophrenia, and tetanus, among other things. This eMedTV page describes other uses of this prescription medicine, offers tips on when and how to take it, and lists some if its side effects.
Some common Thorazine side effects include drowsiness, constipation, and insomnia. This section of the eMedTV library lists other common side effects of Thorazine and explains which side effects you should report to your healthcare provider.
As this eMedTV article explains, impotence and ejaculation problems are among the sexual side effects that can potentially occur during treatment with Thorazine. This page describes what to do if you experience any Thorazine sexual side effects.
Dry mouth is a potential side effect of Thorazine. This article from the eMedTV Web site further discusses Thorazine and dry mouth, provides suggestions for dry mouth relief, and explains what your doctor may recommend if symptoms don't improve.
Thorazine is used for treating various conditions, including ADHD in children, schizophrenia, and tetanus. This eMedTV page also lists some off-label Thorazine uses, including the treatment of migraines or agitation.
For nausea and vomiting, most people take a Thorazine dosage of 10 mg to 25 mg every four to six hours. This eMedTV Web page also covers Thorazine dosing for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute intermittent porphyria, among other conditions.
Propranolol and barbiturates are among the drugs that can potentially lead to Thorazine drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page describes how Thorazine interactions can raise your risk of side effects or alter the levels of some drugs in your blood.
Thorazine may affect mental concentration or physical coordination in some people. This eMedTV page offers other Thorazine warnings and precautions, including other side effects that may occur during treatment and people who shouldn't take the drug.
It may not be safe to take Thorazine while pregnant. This eMedTV page discusses the results of studies on Thorazine and pregnancy, and explains that you should tell your doctor (prior to taking the drug) if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant.
The full risks of using Thorazine while breastfeeding are not known. As this eMedTV resource explains, however, research on Thorazine and breastfeeding suggests that the drug passes through breast milk and may cause side effects in the infant.
Symptoms of a Thorazine overdose can include drowsiness, low blood pressure, and seizures. This eMedTV article lists treatment options that are available for an overdose and describes other symptoms that may occur when you take too much Thorazine.
If you abruptly stop taking Thorazine, withdrawal symptoms -- such as nausea or vomiting -- may occur. This eMedTV page lists other possible symptoms of a Thorazine withdrawal and explains how to reduce your risk of having withdrawals from Thorazine.
While brand-name Thorazine is no longer being produced, generic Thorazine is still available. This page on the eMedTV site lists the various strengths of generic Thorazine that are available, as well as the companies that manufacture the medicine.
It is generally recommended that you avoid drinking alcohol while taking Thorazine. This eMedTV segment lists side effects that may occur if you combine alcohol and Thorazine, such as drowsiness or low blood pressure (when sitting or standing up).
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