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Indications

Prolixin is an antipsychotic medication used to treat symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.

Fluphenazine is a typical antipsychotic that inhibits postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the mesolimbic pathway in the brain. This effect allows Prolixin to target symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations and trouble organizing speech. Fluphenazine also has inhibitory effects on adrenergic, muscarinic, and histaminic receptors.

This antipsychotic medication has proven effective at decreasing and managing symptoms of schizophrenia. Prolixin’s adverse effect profile is similar to other first-generation antipsychotics as well as newer drugs.

Uses and Dosage

The dose of Prolixin that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual being treated. Follow your doctor’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best results.

• Swallow tablets whole
• Adults take an initial dose of 2.5 to 10mg divided daily taken every 6 to 8 hours
• Maintenance doses can be reduced to between 1 and 5mg once daily
• The lowest dose needed to achieve the desired effects should be used
• Adults shouldn’t take more than 40mg daily
• Continue taking Prolixin even if you feel well
• Do not suddenly stop taking Prolixin, consult with your doctor to stop
• Tell any surgeon or dentist that you take Prolixin
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat
• Keep away from children and pets

Side Effects

Prolixin may cause some side effects to develop while it affects the chemicals in your brain. Speak with your doctor for more specific information regarding any symptoms that you may encounter when taking fluphenazine.

Common Prolixin side effects:

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth or eyes
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Orthostasis
• Dizziness
• Hypotension
• Urinary retention

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur when taking fluphenazine. Stop using Prolixin and seek medical attention right away if you develop any of the following rare but serious symptoms:

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• Liver problems, jaundice
• Seizures
• agranulocytosis

Allergic Reactions

Do not take Prolixin if you are allergic to fluphenazine or other phenothiazine typical antipsychotics. If you develop an allergic reaction, stop using this antipsychotic and call your doctor immediately.

Prolixin allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives, itching
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

Avoid driving or performing any tasks that require alertness until you know how this medication will affect you. Fluphenazine may impair your thinking and can cause drowsiness.

Avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol while using Prolixin because it can worsen the drowsiness caused by fluphenazine.

When standing from a seated or lying position, move slowly to avoid becoming dizzy or light-headed during treatment.

Tell your doctor if you smoke because it may decrease the effectiveness of Prolixin.

To ensure your safety when taking Prolixin, tell your doctor if you have ever had any of the following:

• Glaucoma
• Enlarged prostate
• Difficulty urinating
• Seizures
• Overactive thyroid gland
• Trouble balancing
• Liver, kidney, or heart disease

Some drugs can interact with fluphenazine and cause adverse reactions. To ensure your safety, tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicines, but especially any of the following:

• Antidepressants
• Antihistamines
• Bromocriptine
• Diet pills
• Lithium
• Medication for blood pressure, seizures, Parkinson’s disease
• Asthma, cold, or allergy medicine
• Meperidine
• Methyldopa
• Muscle relaxants
• Propranolol
• Sedatives, sleeping pills
• Thyroid medications

Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Fluphenazine may cause harm to an unborn baby, especially if taken during the last few months of pregnancy.

Ask your doctor before breastfeeding while taking Prolixin.

Form and Strength

This antipsychotic medication is available in tablet form.

Prolixin tablet strengths:

• 1mg
• 2mg
• 5mg

The Prolixin tablet strengths are all available in quantities of 100.

FAQ

Can you drive while on Prolixin?

You should avoid driving or performing any activity that requires you to be alert until you know how Prolixin will affect you. Fluphenazine may cause drowsiness and impair your thinking or reactions. The antipsychotic can also lower your blood pressure which may cause you to become dizzy.

What does Prolixin do?

Prolixin uses the typical antipsychotic fluphenazine to inhibit dopamine receptors in your brain to help reduce and manage symptoms related to schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Fluphenazine also offers anticholinergic, antihistaminic, and adrenergic antagonistic properties that further help improve symptoms.

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