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What Causes Drowsiness While Taking Thorazine For Psychosis?
My son has been hospitalized for psychosis. He has had neurolyptic reactions to Zyprexa Abilify, Risperidone and Haldol.He s on Thorazine right now.It is making him quite drowsy.His psychotic thoughts are abating.I am concerned that this in not a long term treatment. What other drugs could he be prescribed for hi thought disoder other than Thorazine
Wed, 1 Apr 2020
Hello,
It is quite common with anti-psychotic drugs. If you can not tolerate side effects, you can consult a psychiatrist and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is quite common with anti-psychotic drugs. If you can not tolerate side effects, you can consult a psychiatrist and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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