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Thioril (Thioridazine 10 \/ 25 \/ 100 mg) is a first-generation phenothiazine antipsychotic. Reserved as last-resort second-line because of the FDA black-box QT warning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Available strengths: 10 \/ 25 \/ 100 mg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Thioridazine is a piperidine phenothiazine. It carries an FDA black-box warning for fatal QT prolongation and torsades de pointes<\/strong> and is now reserved as a last-resort second-line antipsychotic \u2014 it was withdrawn or restricted in many jurisdictions in 2000\u20132005. Atypical antipsychotics are preferred for nearly all current indications.<\/p>\n Reserved for treatment-refractory schizophrenia where atypicals and other typicals have failed. Adult: 50\u2013100 mg TID, max 800 mg\/day. Pre-treatment ECG and electrolyte correction required. Some jurisdictions now require continuous QT monitoring during the first weeks.<\/p>\n Thioridazine carries an FDA black-box warning for dose-dependent QT prolongation and torsades de pointes.<\/strong> Reports of sudden cardiac death at therapeutic doses. Pre-treatment ECG mandatory.<\/strong> Contraindicated in known long QT, conduction abnormality, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, on other QT-prolonging therapy, in CYP2D6 poor metabolisers, and in concurrent strong CYP2D6 inhibitors (paroxetine, fluoxetine, bupropion, quinidine \u2014 all dramatically raise thioridazine levels). Many regulatory agencies have withdrawn thioridazine from the market or restricted to last-resort use; switch to a safer atypical wherever clinically possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n All phenothiazines have meaningful anticholinergic, antihistamine, and \u03b11-blocking activity. Particularly problematic in older adults \u2014 falls, delirium, urinary retention, and constipation are common. Avoid in dementia, BPH, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe hepatic disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Phenothiazines cause photosensitivity (severe sunburns) and, with long-term use, blue-grey skin pigmentation, and rare lens \/ corneal pigmentation (chlorpromazine particularly). Sun protection mandatory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pregnancy: limited data; chlorpromazine has historically been used in hyperemesis with caution. Breastfeeding: passes into milk; usually avoided. Paediatric: not first-line; chlorpromazine occasionally used at low doses for severe paediatric agitation under specialist input.<\/p>\n Store at 15\u201330 \u00b0C, away from light, in original packaging.<\/p>\n Thioridazine carries an FDA black-box warning for dose-dependent fatal QT prolongation. Atypical antipsychotics achieve similar antipsychotic effect with much less cardiac risk, less anticholinergic burden, and lower TD rates. Thioridazine is therefore reserved for treatment-refractory schizophrenia where atypicals and other typicals have failed.<\/p>\n Generally not preferred \u2014 anticholinergic burden, falls, orthostasis, and TD risk all rise with age. The Beers Criteria flag both as potentially inappropriate medications in older adults. If used, start at a low dose and review weekly.<\/p>\n Cumulative TD risk for typical antipsychotics is approximately 5%\/year of exposure (atypicals approximately 1%\/year). After 5 years of typical antipsychotic exposure, roughly 25% of patients develop some TD signs. Risk is higher with age and female sex. TD can be irreversible \u2014 switch to clozapine or a low-EPS atypical at the first signs.<\/p>\n Phenothiazines deposit in skin and undergo photochemical damage on UV exposure \u2014 producing severe sunburns and, with long-term use, blue-grey pigmentation. Sunscreen, protective clothing, and limited UV exposure are mandatory.<\/p>\n Taper over 2\u20134 weeks. Abrupt cessation produces cholinergic rebound (nausea, sweating, insomnia) and antipsychotic relapse. Withdrawal dyskinesia can also unmask TD that was suppressed by the medication.<\/p>\n Several important interactions: (1) other QT-prolonging drugs (additive); (2) strong CYP2D6 inhibitors like paroxetine and fluoxetine (raise levels substantially); (3) antihypertensives (additive orthostasis). Always review the full medication list with the prescriber.<\/p>\n Not commonly used for hiccups \u2014 chlorpromazine is the phenothiazine of choice for that off-label indication.<\/p>\n Calming and sedating effect within hours. Antipsychotic effect over 1\u20132 weeks for positive symptoms. Full effect at 4\u20136 weeks.<\/p>\n No \u2014 thioridazine is not used for acute agitation. The QT risk and slower onset make it unsuitable.<\/p>\n Strong sedation in the first 1\u20132 weeks. 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What Thioril is and how it works<\/h2>\n
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Why is thioridazine considered second-line now?<\/h3>\n
Is thioridazine safe in older adults?<\/h3>\n
Will thioridazine cause tardive dyskinesia?<\/h3>\n
Why does thioridazine cause sun sensitivity?<\/h3>\n
Can thioridazine be stopped abruptly?<\/h3>\n
Will thioridazine interact with my other medications?<\/h3>\n
Why thioridazine for hiccups?<\/h3>\n
How long until thioridazine works?<\/h3>\n
Can thioridazine be used for short-term severe agitation?<\/h3>\n
Will thioridazine affect my driving?<\/h3>\n
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