💭 Psychiatric / Mental HealthOral Tablet

    Thiothixene

    thiothixene

    Thiothixene capsules are effective in the management of schizophrenia. Thiothixene capsules have not been evaluated in the management of behavioral complications in patients with mental retardation.

    Form

    Oral Tablet

    Uses

    2

    Side effects

    1

    Category

    Psychiatric

    01

    What is Thiothixene used for?

    • Thiothixene capsules are effective in the management of schizophrenia.
    • Thiothixene capsules have not been evaluated in the management of behavioral complications in patients with mental retardation.
    02

    thiothixene side effects

    Common side effects of thiothixene include:

    with thiothixene
    CommonModerateLess common
    03

    thiothixene warnings & precautions

    • Over the course of a typical 10-week controlled trial, the rate of death in drug-treated patients was about 4.5%, compared to a rate of about 2.6% in the placebo group.
    • Although the causes of death were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) in nature.

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    Frequently asked questions

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.