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 | |
---|---|---|
1 | Insomnia* | 2 |
2 | Bipolar disorder* | 1 |
3 | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 1 |
*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 | |
---|---|---|
1 | Somnolence | 9 |
2 | Weight increased* | 4 |
3 | Thought blocking | 3 |
4 | Depression | 3 |
5 | Dry mouth | 3 |
6 | Insomnia | 3 |
7 | Hiccups | 2 |
8 | Dyspepsia | 2 |
9 | Syncope | 2 |
10 | Paranoia | 2 |
11 | Dizziness | 2 |
12 | Psychotic disorder | 2 |
13 | Fear of eating | 1 |
14 | Thought withdrawal | 1 |
15 | Confusional state | 1 |
16 | Adverse reaction | 1 |
17 | Anxiety | 1 |
18 | Blood catecholamines decreased | 1 |
19 | Abdominal distension | 1 |
20 | Saliva altered | 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 THORAZINE
* 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