thiothixene Health Article

Generic name(s):

thiothixene

Brand name(s):

Navane

What is the most important information I should know about thiothixene?

Call your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Thiothixene may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.

Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking thiothixene.

Avoid becoming overheated during thiothixene therapy. It is easier to become dangerously dehydrated while you are taking thiothixene. Use caution in hot weather and during exercise.

What is thiothixene?

Thiothixene is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.

Thiothixene is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions, including hallucinations, delusions, and confusion.

Thiothixene may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking thiothixene?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

• liver disease or other problems with your liver;
• kidney disease;

• heart disease or other heart problems such as high blood pressure, a previous heart attack, or irregular heartbeats;

• seizures or epilepsy;

• an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating; or

• glaucoma.

You may not be able to take thiothixene, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

It is not known whether thiothixene will harm an unborn baby. Do not take thiothixene without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether thiothixene passes into breast milk. Do not take thiothixene without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take thiothixene?

Take thiothixene exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

The liquid form of thiothixene should be mixed in milk, water, fruit juice (not apple), coffee, or a carbonated beverage (noncola soda), then consumed immediately. Do not mix thiothixene with cola or apple juice.

Do not stop taking thiothixene without the approval of your doctor. It may be several weeks before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time. Talk to your doctor before you stop taking this medication. Store thiothixene at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of an thiothixene overdose include drowsiness, slurred speech, agitation, restlessness, convulsions, fever, an irregular heartbeat, coma, and death.

What should I avoid while taking thiothixene?

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Thiothixene may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.

Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking thiothixene.

Avoid becoming overheated during thiothixene therapy. It is easier to become dangerously dehydrated while you are taking thiothixene. Use caution in hot weather and during exercise.