Thiothixene (Cont.)

Dosing With Thiothixene

The dose of thiothixene that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The severity of your condition
  • 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 Thiothixene Dosing for more information about dosing for thiothixene.)
 

Thiothixene Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with thiothixene. However, not everyone who takes thiothixene will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate thiothixene well. When thiothixene 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.
 
Possible side effects of thiothixene include but are not limited to:
 
  • Unusual body movements, including tremors or twitches
  • Muscle tension or contractions
  • Feelings of internal restlessness or jitteriness
  • Overactive reflexes.
     
(Click Side Effects of Thiothixene to learn about specific side effects of thiothixene, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Thiothixene Drug Interactions

Thiothixene can potentially interact with a number of other medicines.
 
(Click Drug Interactions With Thiothixene for more information about thiothixene and other medicines.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;