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.
Save up to 80% off your prescriptions!
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
COOPERATI
evaluated on May 09, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar manic episodes: Major
- Side effects: None
COOPERATI
evaluated on May 09, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
one_step_closer
evaluated on Apr 18, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for borderline personality disorder: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Learn more about our community’s experience with Chlorpromazine
What are people saying about Chlorpromazine?
256
256
members have reported taking Chlorpromazine
Join the conversation and connect with people who have taken Chlorpromazine
Last updated: