Considerations for people taking trifluoperazine include the following:
The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth one or two times a day.
You can take trifluoperazine with or without food. If the medication bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
Trifluoperazine should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level in your blood.
If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage or to trifluoperazine dosing in general, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. If you take the medication on a regular basis, do not stop taking it without first discussing it with your healthcare provider (see Stelazine Withdrawal).