Thiothixene Oral

In Depth

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

easy bruising/bleeding
signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat)
severe stomach/abdominal pain
seizures

This medication may rarely cause a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Seek immediate medical attention if you develop the following:

fever
stiff muscles
sweating
fast/irregular heartbeat
sudden mental/mood changes (such as confusion, loss of consciousness)
change in the amount of urine

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Thiothixene Oral Precautions

See also Warning section.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

blood problems (such as low red/white/platelet blood cell counts)
a certain eye condition (glaucoma)
heart problems (such as fast/irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure)
liver disease
breast cancer
brain disorder/tumor/injury
drug/alcohol/substance abuse
Parkinson's disease
seizures
a certain severe reaction to other antipsychotic-type medications (neuroleptic malignant syndrome-NMS)
slow movement of the gut/intestines (such as chronic constipation, intestinal blockage)
difficulty urinating (such as due to prostate problems)