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This medicine is used in the treatment of anxiety and depression, can be taken orally to treat mild depression and is available in an injectable form to treat and maintain schizophrenia, helps in
relieving hallucinations and delusions.
The side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, anxiety, confusion, rash, respiratory depression, male and female sexual dysfunction.
Better to avoid this medicine during pregnancy, should be used when no other alternative is available.
Flupenthixol may pass into the breast-milk, not recommended in nursing mothers
This medicine should be cautiously used in patients with kidney in liver problems, patients with heart and respiratory issues should be careful before using this medicine.
The use of flupenthixol is prohibited in severe depression which requires emergency hospitalization.
What are the uses of Flupenscot?
This medication is used for treating mood and mental disorders such as schizophrenia and depression.
How to use Flupenscot?
Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. It is mostly taken orally (by mouth). The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.
Does this medicine have a lot of side effects?
This medicine does not have serious significant side effects if used according to the dose prescribed by your doctor. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Will I see instant results?
It may take some weeks for the medicine to work effectively. Use it regularly and as prescribed by your healthcare provider for the best results.
What are the side effects of taking Flupenscot?
You may experience the following: ? Dry mouth ? Vision changes ? Constipation ? Drowsiness ? Weight changes ? Increased sweating ? Decreased sexual activity
What are the precautions for taking Flupenscot?
Precautions are preventative measures one is advised to take before using any medicine. Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: ? May increase sun sensitivity therefore minimize exposure to the sun ? Avoid use of alcohol when using this medicine ? Inform your doctor if you have any other psychotic disorders ? May decrease sweating ability therefore stay in cool dry places and wear light clothing ? Avoid doing work that requires alertness such as driving immediately after taking this medicine as it may cause drowsiness ? Children and elderly should use this medicine with caution
Does Flupenscot have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your healthcare provider before use of this medicine. This medicine may pass into breast-milk and have undesirable effects on the nursing infant. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
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