Thioridazine (Cont.)

When and How to Take Thioridazine

The following are some general considerations for when and how to take thioridazine:
 
  • Thioridazine comes in tablet form. It is usually taken by mouth two or four times a day.
     
  • It does not matter if you take thioridazine with or without food. If the medicine bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Thioridazine should be taken at the same times each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Thioridazine will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Thioridazine Dosage

The dose of thioridazine that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The severity of your schizophrenia
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Thioridazine Dosing for more information about dosing for thioridazine.)
 

Thioridazine Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with thioridazine. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. When thioridazine side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of thioridazine include but are not limited to:
 
(Click Side Effects of Thioridazine to learn about specific thioridazine side effects, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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