A healthcare provider may prescribe Trilafon to treat schizophrenia or severe nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Trilafon, explaining how the medicine works, general dosing guidelines, and potential 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 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.
For treating schizophrenia, the recommended starting Trilafon dosage is 4 mg to 8 mg three times daily. This eMedTV Web page also provides Trilafon dosing guidelines for treating severe nausea and vomiting, and offers tips on taking the medicine.
Combining drugs like narcotics or certain antidepressants with Trilafon can cause drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page discusses several other drugs that may cause Trilafon drug interactions and also explains the problems that can occur.
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.
Because some people experience a dry mouth when taking Trilafon, this eMedTV segment lists some things you can do if you're taking Trilafon and dry mouth occurs (such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often and avoiding caffeine).
Trilafon is classified as a pregnancy Category C drug, meaning it may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment provides information about Trilafon and pregnancy, including what to do if you become pregnant while taking it.
Trilafon does pass through breast milk. This portion of the eMedTV library explains that the drug can cause serious side effects, so you should talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Trilafon and breastfeeding at the same time.
This segment of the eMedTV Web site outlines possible symptoms of a Trilafon overdose, such as a fast heart rate, hallucinations, and seizures. This page also discusses some treatment options that are available for an overdose.
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.
Alcohol can increase the risk and severity of Trilafon side effects (such as drowsiness). This eMedTV article explores alcohol and Trilafon in more detail, explaining why it is generally recommended that you avoid alcohol while taking this drug.
Only generic Trilafon is available for sale because the brand-name medication is no longer manufactured. This eMedTV Web page highlights the various strengths of generic Trilafon that are available and lists companies that make the medication.
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