Molindone (Cont.)

What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose of Molindone?

If you do not take your molindone as scheduled, take your missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose.
 

Strengths of Molindone

Molindone tablets are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Molindone 5 mg
  • Molindone 10 mg
  • Molindone 25 mg
  • Molindone 50 mg.
     

Alternatives to Molindone

Several alternatives to molindone are available for the treatment of schizophrenia. In addition to other "typical" antipsychotics, there are also newer "atypical" antipsychotics. Atypical antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia include:
 
(Click Moban Alternatives for more information, including non-medication alternatives to molindone.)
 

Generic Molindone

Even though the patents for molindone have expired, no manufacturers have chosen to make a generic version of it.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;