Why THORAZINE* (Chlorpromazine ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of THORAZINE: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.69)

(based on 26 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** THORAZINE
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Insomnia*2
2Bipolar disorder*1
3Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of THORAZINE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Somnolence9
2Weight increased*4
3Thought blocking3
4Depression3
5Dry mouth3
6Insomnia3
7Hiccups2
8Dyspepsia2
9Syncope2
10Paranoia2
11Dizziness2
12Psychotic disorder2
13Fear of eating1
14Thought withdrawal1
15Confusional state1
16Adverse reaction1
17Anxiety1
18Blood catecholamines decreased1
19Abdominal distension1
20Saliva altered1

*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 THORAZINE

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Chlorpromazine (Fenactil, Aminazine, Largactil, Contomin, Thorazine)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com