Trifluoperazine

If you are allergic to Trifluoperazine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tablets are not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking Trifluoperazine if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Trifluoperazine should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions. Avoid taking Trifluoperazine if you have blood disorders, liver problems or inability of the heart to maintain adequate circulation.  Do not consume alcohol with Trifluoperazine as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, high or low body temperature. If you have Parkinson’s disease, fits, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), enlarged prostate gland, dementia (decline in memory, intelligence or communication), uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, have a family history of stroke or blood clots, liver, heart or brain problems, inform your doctor before taking Trifluoperazine.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Trifluoperazine may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (guanethidine), opioid pain killers (codeine), medicines used to decrease saliva and lung secretions (atropine, procyclidine), antipsychotics (promazine, prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine), anticonvulsants (lamotrigine, pregabalin), antiparkinson drug (levodopa), blood thinner (warfarin), a medicine used to treat iron poisoning (desferrioxamine), heart-related medicines (disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, amiodarone, sotalol).

Drug-Food Interaction: Trifluoperazine may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Trifluoperazine as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, high or low body temperature.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Trifluoperazine if you have blood disorders, liver problems, or the heart's inability to maintain adequate circulation. If you have Parkinson’s disease, fits, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), enlarged prostate gland, dementia (decline in memory, intelligence or communication), uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, have a family history of stroke or blood clots, liver, heart or brain problems, inform your doctor before taking Trifluoperazine.

• Exercise regularly and maintain healthy body weight.
• Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries, and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern. Do not take a nap during day time.
• Avoid watching tv, and using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

• If you are going to have a special X-ray examination of spinal cord or brain involving metrizamide (chemical), inform your doctor that you are taking Trifluoperazine.
• Blood tests are recommended while taking Trifluoperazine to monitor blood counts and liver functioning.
• This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.
• This medication may make you sweat less, making you more likely to get heat stroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly.