Moban Warnings and Precautions

There is a lot of important information you should be aware of before starting Moban. Warnings and precautions include avoiding the drug if you are pregnant, making sure you know how the medication affects you, and watching out for potential drug interactions. Moban warnings and precautions also include being aware that the drug may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, depression, or seizures.

 

Moban: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Moban® (molindone hydrochloride) if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Drink alcohol.
     
In addition, tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 

Specific Moban Warnings and Precautions

Warnings and precautions to be aware of prior to taking Moban include the following:
 
  • The medication can cause tardive dyskinesia. This is a condition involving unusual, uncontrollable body or facial movements. It can become permanent even if Moban is stopped. The best way to prevent this is to tell your healthcare provider right away if you notice any abnormal movements (including abnormal movements of the tongue) while taking Moban.
     
  • Moban can cause a life-threatening condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Some symptoms of NMS include:
    • A high fever
    • Stiff muscles
    • Confusion
    • Irregular pulse or blood pressure
    • A fast heart rate (tachycardia)
    • Sweating
    • Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
 
Tell your healthcare provider right away if think you might have NMS.
  • Moban can impair your mental or physical abilities to drive a car or operate heavy machinery, especially when you first start taking it. Make sure you know how Moban affects you before you perform any activities that require mental concentration or physical coordination.
     
  • Moban can increase the level of prolactin (a natural hormone) in your blood. This can cause various problems, such as breast enlargement, breast discharge, menstrual changes, or sexual problems.
     
  • The medication may cause depression or make it worse in people who already have it. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking Moban if you have a history of depression.
     
  • Moban may increase the risk of seizures, although this risk is most likely quite low compared to other antipsychotic medications. Before starting treatment, tell your healthcare provider if you have epilepsy or a history of seizures.
     
  • Moban is considered a pregnancy Category C medication. This means that it may not be safe to take while pregnant. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of using the drug during pregnancy (see Moban and Pregnancy).
     
  • It is not known if Moban passes through breast milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding or plan to start, discuss this with your healthcare provider prior to using the drug (see Moban and Breastfeeding).
     
  • Moban can interact with certain other medications (see Moban Drug Interactions).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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