Why PROLIXIN* (Fluphenazine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of PROLIXIN: not satisfied (average rating score: 2.50)
(based on 8 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** PROLIXIN
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major depression | 2 |
| 2 | Schizophrenia* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of PROLIXIN **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnolence | 3 |
| 2 | Tremor* | 2 |
| 3 | Accidental poisoning | 1 |
| 4 | Disability | 1 |
| 5 | Abdominal pain | 1 |
| 6 | Glaucoma | 1 |
| 7 | Akathisia | 1 |
| 8 | Dry mouth | 1 |
| 9 | Drooling | 1 |
| 10 | Disturbance in attention | 1 |
| 11 | Neuroleptic malignant syndrome | 1 |
| 12 | Sedation | 1 |
| 13 | Death | 1 |
| 14 | Renal failure | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for PROLIXIN
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Fluphenazine hydrochloride (Permitil, Fluphenazine, Flufenazina, Prolixin)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com