Prolixin: Oral solution (2.5mg)

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What is this Medicine?

FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems.

Similar Generic Drugs : Fluphenazine: Oral solution (5mg) | Fluphenazine: Oral solution (2.5mg)

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Prolixin 2.5mg/5ml Elixir

NDC: 000030820

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Schizophrenia

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Agitation

Prolixin 2.5mg/5ml Elixir

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Reported Side Effects for Prolixin 2.5mg/5ml Elixir

Convulsions Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Bowel Obstruction Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Low Blood Pressure Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID

Yellow Skin Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Headache Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Drowsiness Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Constipation Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Lightheadedness Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Dystonic Reaction Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Dry Mouth Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Restlessness Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Pseudoparkinsonism Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Weight Gain Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for Prolixin 2.5mg/5ml Elixir

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

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Major Lifestyle Interaction

Alcohol and Prolixin 2.5mg/5ml Elixir(Fluphenazine Hydrochloride)

Alcohol and CNS Depressants(Fluphenazine Hydrochloride)

Avoid alcohol-containing drinks while taking this medicine. Using this drug along with alcohol can lead to serious side effects. You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you, and especially if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider immediately.

Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Tobacco and Prolixin 2.5mg/5ml Elixir(Fluphenazine Hydrochloride)

Tobacco and Phenothiazines(Fluphenazine Hydrochloride)

Tobacco smoking may reduce the effectiveness of this drug in treating your condition; Tobacco smoke contains substances that speed the removal of this drug from the body. Alternatively, if you take this drug and suddenly stop Tobacco smoking, you may feel more drowsy or tired, or may experience confusion, dizziness, difficulty in movement or other side effects. If you will stop smoking, use care in driving or operating machinery until you know how this drug will affect you. Make sure your prescriber is aware that you smoke Tobacco or if you plan to stop smoking. Report any unusual side effects promptly.

Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Marijuana and Prolixin 2.5mg/5ml Elixir(Fluphenazine Hydrochloride)

Marijuana and Antipsychotics(Fluphenazine Hydrochloride)

Marijuana smoke may decrease the effectiveness of Antipsychotics by increasing the elimination of Antipsychotic medications from the body. If you smoke Marijuana, Medical, notify your prescriber if you experience changes in mood (like agitation or hearing or seeing things that are not really there) that may indicate your Antipsychotic medication is not working as well for you. If you suddenly stop smoking Marijuana, Medical, this may increase the actions of Antipsychotics; notify your prescriber if you notice increased drowsiness, dizziness or other unusual side effects.

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Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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THIRD Trimester

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.

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