chlorpromazine spansules-oral, Thorazine

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GENERIC NAME: CHLORPROMAZINE SPANSULES - ORAL (klor-PRO-muh-zeen)

BRAND NAME(S): Thorazine

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage | Medical Alert

USES: Chlorpromazine is used for certain types of mental or emotional conditions. It is also used to control hiccups, reduce anxiety and treat nausea and vomiting.

HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs, unless directed otherwise by your doctor. These sustained-release capsules must be swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long action and can increase side effects. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. In the treatment of mental or emotional conditions, it may take up to two weeks for full effects of this medication to be noticed.

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