Trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat certain mental/mood disorders such as schizophrenia and anxiety. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Uses:

• Schizophrenia
• Anxiety disorder
• Acute mania

Benefits:

• Trifluoperazine can help to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking in people with schizophrenia. It can also help to reduce anxiety symptoms.

Side Effects:

• Common side effects include: drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and weight gain.
• Serious side effects are rare but can include: seizures, low white blood cell counts, and an increased risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
• Trifluoperazine may also cause changes in sexual function, and it can cause tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterized by involuntary movement of the face, tongue, or other parts of the body.
• Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms or if side effects persist or worsen.
• Trifluoperazine should not be used during pregnancy, unless it is considered essential by the doctor.
• It should also be used with caution in people with a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or other serious medical conditions.