Thioridazine: Oral tablet (100mg)

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Thioridazine 100mg Tab
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Pill Identification: M 61 | 100

What is this Medicine?

THIORIDAZINE (thye oh RID a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine should only be used when other medications have not worked, because it can cause serious heart-related side effects.

Similar Brand Name Drugs : Mellaril: Oral tablet (25mg) | Mellaril: Oral tablet (50mg) | Mellaril: Oral tablet (100mg) | Mellaril: Oral tablet (10mg)

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*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent

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Thioridazine Hydrochloride 100mg Tablet

NDC: 003780618

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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:
Behavioral Or Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia

Storage Information
Protect from light
Store at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F)

Thioridazine Hydrochloride 100mg Tablet

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Pill Identification: M 61 | 100

Shape: round

Color: red

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Reported Side Effects for Thioridazine Hydrochloride 100mg Tablet

Confusion Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Psychosis Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Photosensitivity Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Inflamed Salivary Gland Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Tiredness Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Headache Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

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

Swelling Of The Brain Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY

Cholestasis Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

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

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

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

Upset Stomach Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

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

Restlessness 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

Drowsiness Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Causing To Be Hungry Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Postural Low Blood Pressure Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Low Blood Pressure Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID

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 Thioridazine Hydrochloride 100mg Tablet

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 Thioridazine Hydrochloride 100mg Tablet(Thioridazine Hydrochloride)

Alcohol and Phenothiazines(Thioridazine Hydrochloride)

It is recommended that you avoid Alcoholic drinks while you are taking this medication. Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects, such as drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider immediately.

Major Lifestyle Interaction

Marijuana and Thioridazine Hydrochloride 100mg Tablet(Thioridazine Hydrochloride)

Marijuana and Phenothiazines(Thioridazine Hydrochloride)

It is recommended that ingestion, smoking, or inhalation of marijuana be avoided if you are treated with this drug. Marijuana may increase the risk for relapse or an increase in your mood and behavior symptoms. Marijuana may also interfere with the efficacy of your medication in treating your condition. If you continue to use marijuana, promptly get medical assistance if you experience unusual changes in moods or behaviors of any type. Be aware that sedation may occur and you should not drive or operate machinery or perform other hazardous tasks while under the influence of these medications.

Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Tobacco and Thioridazine Hydrochloride 100mg Tablet(Thioridazine Hydrochloride)

Tobacco and Phenothiazines(Thioridazine 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.

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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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