What is Chlorpromazine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ChlorpromazineBrand:
Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic agent with many uses including control of mania; schizophrenia; control nausea and vomiting; restlessness; intractable hiccups; hyperexcitability. It may also be used to manage psychotic disorders and behavioral symptoms associated with dementia.
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How do members experience Chlorpromazine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 19 | 15 | |
| Huntington's disease | 19 | 0 | |
| Hallucinations | 5 | 5 | |
| Insomnia | 5 | 3 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Sedation | 2 | |
| Weight gain | 2 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
eagleman68
evaluated on Mar 18, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for post-traumatic stress disorder: Major
- Side effects: Severe
EllieGADsufferer
evaluated on Aug 28, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for panic attacks: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
prickly hedgehog
evaluated on Aug 29, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hypomania: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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