Posted by ed_uk on December 14, 2004, at 10:48:37
Hello,
Several years ago, thioridazine was one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK. Today, it is used only as a second-line treatment for schizophrenia. Its use was restricted due to the risk of serious arrhythmias, especially torsade de pointes.
Thioridazine was popular because it is very cheap and is associated with a low incidence of extrapyramidal side effects. Sadly, it can cause strong peripheral anticholinergic side effects and is more hypotensive than most APs.
Has anyone on psycho-babble taken thioridazine? How did you find it? How did it compare with other APs that you've taken?
Has anyone taken mesoridazine? (Serentil)
Ed.
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