Prochlorperazine Oral

Prochlorperazine Oral Side Effects

Constipation, drowsiness, vision changes or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.

Unlikely to occur, but report promptly:

• restlessness
• muscle stiffness
• weakness
• difficulty speaking
• loss of balance
• mask- like facial expressions
• trembling or shaking
• dizziness
• lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements
• difficulty urinating
• skin rash/discoloration

Very unlikely to occur, but report promptly:

• sore throat
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• stomach pain
• yellowing of eyes or skin
• dark urine
• hot dry skin
• vomiting

Though very unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following effects:

• severe muscle stiffness
• confusion
• fever
• seizures
• irregular/fast heartbeat
• increased sweating

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Prochlorperazine Oral Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:

• very high or very low blood pressure
• liver or heart disease
• Reye's syndrome
• alcohol or drug dependencies
• nervous system problems
• blood disorders
• allergies (especially drug allergies)

Because this medication may make you drowsy, use caution performing tasks that require alertness such as driving or using machinery.

Use of alcohol can cause extreme drowsiness. Avoid alcohol use.

This medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear a sunscreen and protective clothing when you are exposed to the sun.

This medication can reduce sweating making you more susceptible to heat stroke. Avoid strenuous work or exercise in hot weather.

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