Prochlorperazine is a medication used to treat severe nausea or vomiting, schizophrenia, and anxiety. This eMedTV article further discusses prochlorperazine uses, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Constipation, headaches, and dizziness are among the possible side effects of prochlorperazine. This eMedTV segment also lists some potentially serious prochlorperazine side effects to report to your doctor (such as low blood pressure).
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.
As this eMedTV page explains, prochlorperazine dosing for schizophrenia treatment usually starts at 5 mg or 10 mg three or four times daily. This page also offers prochlorperazine dosage recommendations for those with anxiety or nausea and vomiting.
Alcohol and certain medications may potentially cause drug interactions with prochlorperazine. This eMedTV segment lists some drugs that may lead to prochlorperazine interactions and describes the potentially negative effects of these interactions.
Prochlorperazine may potentially cause a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome. This eMedTV page lists other prochlorperazine precautions and warnings, including other possible side effects and people who should avoid the drug.
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