Stelazine Oral
Generic Name: TRIFLUOPERAZINE - ORAL CONCENTRATEPronounced: (trye-flooh-oh-PER-a-zeen)
Stelazine Oral Warning
There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (e.g., pneumonia, heart failure) when this medication is used in older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with the doctor.
Stelazine Oral Side Effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, tiredness, nausea, constipation, and trouble sleeping may occur. You may also be more sensitive to sunburn and less able to tolerate heat/strenuous exercise (see Precautions section). If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:
- feelings of restlessness/agitation/jitteriness
- mask-like facial expression
- shuffling walk
- drooling
- uncontrolled shaking of the hands
- twitching in the face
- muscle spasm/weakness
- trouble swallowing
- uncontrollable movements of the mouth/face/hands
- unusual mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, worsening of psychosis)
- unusual dreams
- trouble urinating
- severe constipation
- severe stomach/abdominal pain
- weight gain
- swelling of the feet/ankles
- nipple discharge
- swollen/tender breasts
- changes in menstrual flow
- decreased sexual ability
- fast/pounding heartbeat with headache
- severe dizziness
- butterfly-shaped facial rash
- joint/muscle pain
- confusion
- darkening of skin color
- vision changes
- fainting
For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful, prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems could occur.
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