Trifluoperazine

Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Trifluoperazine?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this product if you have:

Breathing problems, including infections, asthma, or emphysema
A blood disorder
Liver disease, such as liver failure or cirrhosis
Glaucoma
An enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH)
Difficulty passing urine
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Stelazine and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding (see Stelazine and Breastfeeding)
Drink alcohol regularly (see Alcohol and Stelazine).

You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Precautions and Warnings With Trifluoperazine to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)

How Does Trifluoperazine Work?

Trifluoperazine belongs to a group of medications called phenothiazines. When used to treat schizophrenia, it is known as a typical (or first-generation) antipsychotic medication. It is not entirely known how the drug works.

However, it is known that trifluoperazine blocks or lessens the effects of dopamine, a chemical in the brain. Dopamine may be elevated in people with schizophrenia or anxiety. However, trifluoperazine is not a cure for schizophrenia or anxiety. It only helps to control symptoms (see Symptoms of Schizophrenia or Anxiety Symptoms).

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