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Research Notes on Pimozide

Pimozide is an antipsychotic drug that was discovered in 1963.1 Pimozide has been used to treat chronic schizophrenia and to control the tics caused by Tourette's syndrome.2 Pimozide is used when other treatments for the tics caused by Tourette's have failed.3

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  • Marketed as Orap.1
  • Not intended for cosmetic purposes related to tics.3
  • Side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and changes in vision.2

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Pimozide
  2. 2.0 2.1 American Society Of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Pimozide Consumer Information
  3. 3.0 3.1 RxList: Orap (Pimozide) Drug Indications

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