Trifluoperazine (5mg)
Trikozin 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and may also be used for the short term to treat anxiety when other medications have not worked.
Tablet
Trikozin 5mg Tablet should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trikozin 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
No common side effects listed.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased sedation.
Trikozin 5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
You have been prescribed Trikozin 5mg Tablet for the treatment of schizophrenia. It may cause less weight gain as compared to other similar medicines. Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Trikozin 5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.