Moban is a prescription medication that is used for treating schizophrenia. This eMedTV page provides general dosing information for the drug, explains how it works to control schizophrenia symptoms, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Potential Moban side effects include blurred vision, dry mouth, and difficulty passing urine. This eMedTV page describes other possible side effects and lists potentially serious problems that should be reported to a healthcare provider right away.
Moban is a medication that can be prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia. This article from the eMedTV archives offers more information on how the medication works and discusses Moban uses in children, as well as off-label uses.
For those who are beginning schizophrenia treatment with Moban, dosing usually starts at 50 to 75 mg daily. This eMedTV resource offers other Moban dosage information and provides a list of precautions and tips for how and when to take the drug.
Certain medicines can cause Moban drug interactions, including barbiturates, narcotics, and anesthetics. This eMedTV segment lists other medications that may also interact negatively with Moban and explains what may happen when you mix these drugs.
Before taking Moban, tell your doctor if you have seizures or epilepsy, allergies, or depression. This eMedTV page offers other Moban warnings and precautions, including a list of possible side effects and complications that may occur with the drug.
Possible symptoms of a Moban overdose include drowsiness, unusual facial or body movements, and seizures. This eMedTV resource describes other potential effects of an overdose and lists treatment options that are currently available.
Some animal studies on Moban and pregnancy show that the drug may increase the risk of miscarriages. As this eMedTV page explains, however, doctors can prescribe Moban to pregnant women if the benefits outweigh the possible risks to the unborn child.
Researchers do not fully understand the effects of using Moban while breastfeeding. This eMedTV article offers more information on Moban and breastfeeding, including the importance of communicating with your healthcare provider about your situation.
There are many alternatives to Moban, including psychosocial therapy and other schizophrenia medications. This eMedTV Web page describes these Moban alternatives in more detail and lists various drugs that are available for treating schizophrenia.
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