Chlorpromazine Side Effects WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Chlorpromazine Side Effects
Common side effects of chlorpromazine (Thorazine) include nasal congestion, insomnia, drowsiness, blurred vision, impotence, diarrhea, constipation, and trouble urinating. You should contact your physician immediately if you notice priapism, signs of infection, yellowing of the skin, confusion, fever, or seizures.1 As with any medication, consult your pysician if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking chlorpromazine.2
Fast Facts:
- Chlorpromazine may cause a false-positive result on home pregnancy tests.1
- Chlorpromazine is commonly used to treat schizophrenia, autism in children, anxiety, and other psychotic disorders.3
- Do not drink alcohol while taking chlorpromazine.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 eMedTV: Side Effects of Chlorpromazine
- ↑ RxMed: Chlorpromazine: Adverse Effects
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 NetDoctor UK: Chlorpromazine
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Common Side Effects of Chlorpromazine, Chlorpromazine Warnings, What are the side effect of chlorpromazine
- Last update: Mar. 23, 2009
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