Schizophrenia Articles A-Z

Trilafon Side Effects - Ziprasidone Side Effects
This page contains links to eMedTV Schizophrenia Articles containing information on subjects from Trilafon Side Effects to Ziprasidone Side Effects. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
 

Trilafon Side Effects

Trilafon side effects can include insomnia, nausea, and headaches. This part of the eMedTV archives covers these and other side effects that can occur while taking Trilafon, including serious side effects that may require immediate medical attention.

Trilafon Uses

Trilafon is used for treating schizophrenia and severe nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV resource highlights these uses in more detail and also describes some off-label Trilafon uses, such as treating dementia and hiccups.

Trilafon Warnings and Precautions

Trilafon can cause serious conditions, such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome and tardive dyskinesia. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at these and other Trilafon warnings and precautions, and explains who should not take the medication.

Trilafon Withdrawal

This eMedTV resource explains that in order to reduce the risk of experiencing Trilafon withdrawal symptoms, your healthcare provider may wean you off the medication slowly. This page also explains the steps you can take to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Trilofan

Trilafon is a prescribed drug used to treat schizophrenia and severe nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works and describes some of the factors that may affect your dosage. Trilofan is a common misspelling of Trilafon.

Types of Schizophrenia

Paranoid schizophrenia and catatonic schizophrenia are two of the several types of schizophrenia. This eMedTV Web page explains the different types of schizophrenia and discusses the symptoms that correspond to each type.

What Is Aripiprazole Used For?

As this eMedTV Web page explains, aripiprazole is used for treating symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. The drug also has off-label uses, such as treating behavioral problems associated with dementia.

What Is Chlorpromazine Used For?

What is chlorpromazine used for? As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, chlorpromazine uses can include the treatment of acute intermittent porphyria, severe behavioral problems in children, and schizophrenia, among other conditions.

What Is Clozapine Used For?

What is clozapine used for? This eMedTV page explains how the drug is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and reduce the risk of recurrent suicidal behavior. This page also discusses the use of the drug in children and covers off-label uses.

What Is Fluphenazine Used For?

What is fluphenazine used for? As this article on the eMedTV Web site explains, the medication is used to treat adults who have certain psychotic disorders. This page explains how it works to treat several conditions and describes off-label uses.

What Is Prochlorperazine Used For?

Prochlorperazine is used for treating anxiety, severe nausea or vomiting, and schizophrenia. This part of the eMedTV Web site also discusses prochlorperazine uses in children and explains whether the drug is used for "off-label" reasons.

What Is Quetiapine Used For?

What is quetiapine used for? This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to alleviate symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It also addresses the issue of giving the drug to children and discusses possible off-label uses.

What Is Schizophrenia?

What is schizophrenia? As this eMedTV article explains, schizophrenia is a puzzling and disabling mental disorder that affects 1 percent of the population. This page offers information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of schizophrenia.

What Is Thioridazine Used For?

What is thioridazine used for? As this eMedTV page explains, thioridazine can be used to treat schizophrenia in adults, as well as in children who have not responded well to other treatments. This article also lists some "off-label" thioridazine uses.

What Is Ziprasidone Used For?

What is ziprasidone used for? As this part of the eMedTV library explains, ziprasidone is used for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The drug can also be used "off-label" for the treatment of Tourette syndrome and certain behavior problems.

Withdrawal From Zyprexa

As this eMedTV article explains, in order to reduce your risk of experiencing Zyprexa withdrawal symptoms, your healthcare provider may wean you off the medication slowly. This article offers an in-depth look at withdrawal from Zyprexa.

Xyprexa

Zyprexa is a drug that is used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This eMedTV segment offers a brief description of the drug and provides a link to more information. Xyprexa is a common misspelling of Zyprexa.

Xyprexa Dosage

For those with bipolar disorder, the recommended starting dose of Zyprexa is 10 mg to 15 mg a day. This eMedTV segment offers basic dosing guidelines and provides a link to more information. Xyprexa dosage is a common misspelling of Zyprexa dosage.

Zeprexa

Zyprexa is a drug that is licensed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This eMedTV resource discusses how Zyprexa works, when and how to take the medication, and its possible side effects. Zeprexa is a common misspelling of Zyprexa.

Ziprasidone

Ziprasidone is a prescription drug that is used for treating bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This page on the eMedTV site describes the effects of ziprasidone, lists possible side effects of the drug, and offers some general dosing guidelines.

Ziprasidone Dosing

For the treatment of schizophrenia, ziprasidone dosing usually starts at 20 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also offers ziprasidone dosage guidelines for bipolar disorder and explains the importance of taking your dose at the same times each day.

Ziprasidone Hydrochloride

Ziprasidone Side Effects

Indigestion, drowsiness, and constipation are some of the most common ziprasidone side effects. This eMedTV page also lists side effects that require medical attention, as well as some less common problems that occur in less than 2 percent of people.

Ziprexa

Used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Ziprexa is a drug that affects chemicals in the brain. This eMedTV Web page provides a brief overview of this drug and its possible side effects. Ziprexa is a common misspelling of Zyprexa.

Zyprex

Zyprexa, a drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, works by affecting chemicals in the brain. This eMedTV segment offers a quick look at this drug and provides a link to more information. Zyprex is a common misspelling of Zyprexa.