Thioridazine is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia. This eMedTV page explains how thioridazine works to control schizophrenia symptoms, offers general dosing information, and describes the effects of the drug.
Headaches, lethargy, and anemia are among the common side effects of thioridazine. This eMedTV segment also lists thioridazine side effects that you should report to your doctor (such as unusual body movements and worsening of psychotic symptoms).
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.
As this eMedTV page explains, the starting thioridazine dose for treating schizophrenia is 50 mg to 100 mg three times daily. This page lists factors that can affect thioridazine dosing (like other drugs you're taking) and tips on taking your dosage.
Pindolol and cisapride are among the drugs that can potentially interact with thioridazine. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with thioridazine can increase your risk of a life-threatening irregular heart rhythm called QT prolongation.
Thioridazine may potentially cause a life-threatening irregular heart rhythm known as QT prolongation. This eMedTV resource offers other precautions and warnings with thioridazine (including other possible side effects that may occur with the drug).
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