It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Fluphenazine tablets before taking it.
What is Fluphenazine tablets
Treating certain mental or mood disorders. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Fluphenazine tablets is a phenothiazine. It is not known exactly how it works.
Important safety information:
Fluphenazine tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Fluphenazine tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Fluphenazine tablets may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using Fluphenazine tablets.
Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness while you are using Fluphenazine tablets; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Do not become overheated in hot weather or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur.
Fluphenazine tablets may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Fluphenazine tablets. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
Fluphenazine tablets may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
Some patients who take Fluphenazine tablets may develop muscle movements that they cannot control. This is more likely to happen in elderly patients, especially women. The chance that this will happen or that it will become permanent is greater in those who take Fluphenazine tablets in higher doses or for a long time. Muscle problems may also occur after short-term treatment with low doses. Tell your doctor at once if you have muscle problems with your arms; legs; or your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (eg, tongue sticking out, puffing of cheeks, mouth puckering, chewing movements) while taking Fluphenazine tablets.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Fluphenazine tablets. Symptoms may include fever; stiff muscles; confusion; abnormal thinking; fast or irregular heartbeat; and sweating. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Fluphenazine tablets before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Fluphenazine tablets may increase the amount of a certain hormone (prolactin) in your blood. Symptoms may include enlarged breasts, missed menstrual period, decreased sexual ability, or nipple discharge. Contact your doctor right away if you experience any of these symptoms.
Diabetes patients - Fluphenazine tablets may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Fluphenazine tablets may cause the results of some pregnancy tests to be wrong. Check with your doctor if you have questions or concerns about your pregnancy test results.
Fluphenazine tablets may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Fluphenazine tablets.
Lab tests, including liver and kidney function tests, complete blood cell counts, and eye exams, may be performed while you use Fluphenazine tablets. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Fluphenazine tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially confusion; dizziness or light-headedness, especially upon standing; drowsiness; fainting; trouble urinating; uncontrolled muscle movements; and constipation.
Fluphenazine tablets should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Fluphenazine tablets while pregnant. Using Fluphenazine tablets during the third trimester may result in uncontrolled muscle movements or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Fluphenazine tablets is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Fluphenazine tablets.
If you suddenly stop taking Fluphenazine tablets, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, stomach upset, and tremors.
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Fluphenazine tablets side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Agitation; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; enlarged pupils; headache; jitteriness; loss of appetite; nausea; stuffy nose.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest or throat; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness; wheezing); chest pain; confusion; decreased coordination; drooling; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; mask-like face; muscle spasms of the face, neck, or back; muscle weakness; new or worsening mental or mood problems; numbness of an arm or leg ; prolonged or painful erection; restlessness; seizures; severe or persistent constipation; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, or headache; shuffling walk; sleeplessness; stiff or rigid muscles; sudden shortness of breath or vomiting; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, persistent sore throat); symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; pale stools; severe or persistent nausea, stomach pain, or loss of appetite); tremors; trouble urinating; twisting or twitching movements; uncontrolled muscle movements (eg, twitching of the face or tongue; loss of balance; uncontrolled movements of arms or legs; trouble speaking, breathing, or swallowing); unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual eye movements or inability to move eyes; unusual or excessive sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; vision changes (eg, blurred vision).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Fluphenazine tablets be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Fluphenazine tablets?
Some medical conditions may interact with Fluphenazine tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have developed severe side effects while taking another phenothiazine (eg, thioridazine)
if you have a history of heart problems (eg, angina, mitral valve problems), high or low blood pressure, blood problems (eg, anemia), bone marrow problems (eg, low white blood cell count), diabetes, liver problems (eg, cirrhosis), kidney problems, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), tardive dyskinesia (TD), an enlarged prostate gland, seizures, trouble urinating, mental or mood problems (eg, depression), or an adrenal gland tumor (eg, pheochromocytoma)
if you have asthma, a lung infection, or other lung or breathing problems (eg, emphysema); or increased pressure in the eyes or glaucoma, or if you are at risk of glaucoma
if you have Alzheimer disease, dementia, Parkinson disease, or Reye syndrome
if you have had high blood prolactin levels or a history of certain types of cancer (eg, breast, pancreas, pituitary, brain), or if you are at risk of breast cancer
if you are in poor health or are regularly exposed to extreme heat or certain insecticides (organophosphorus insecticides)
if you have a history of alcohol abuse, drink alcohol, or are in alcohol withdrawal
if you take any medicine that may increase the risk of a certain type of irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval). Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of this type of irregular heartbeat
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Fluphenazine tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for allergies, blood clotting problems, cancer, infections, inflammation, aches and pains, heart problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, irregular heartbeat, mental or mood problems, nausea or vomiting, Parkinson disease, seizures, stomach or bowel problems, overactive bladder), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, herbal teas, coenzyme Q10, garlic, ginseng, gingko, St. John's wort) may interact with Fluphenazine tablets. Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines may interact with Fluphenazine tablets
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Fluphenazine tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Fluphenazine tablets?
Use Fluphenazine tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Fluphenazine tablets is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Fluphenazine tablets at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Fluphenazine tablets. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
Do not use Fluphenazine tablets if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
Do not suddenly stop using Fluphenazine tablets. You may have an increased risk of side effects. If you need to stop Fluphenazine tablets, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
Continue to use Fluphenazine tablets even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of Fluphenazine tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fluphenazine tablets.
Can Fluphenazine tablets be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Fluphenazine tablets be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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