Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).

Uses of Fluanxol Tablet

Benefits of Fluanxol Tablet

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

In Depression

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

In Bipolar disorder

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.

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Side effects of Fluanxol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fluanxol

Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Urinary retention
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Tremors

How to use Fluanxol Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, there have been reports of some side effects in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue, while taking this medicine.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Don't stop taking Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thioxanthene derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Typical Antipsychotics

Patient concerns

How to discontinued inj. Fluanxol 1 mg, She is taking the same since 04/2011

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Based on your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. Treatment of psychotic disorders needs to continue for far longer. But treatment for any disorder may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions.

Dr.im taking fluanxol 0.5 amitryn 25 zapiz 0.5 n (melzap 0.5 sos).I want to be pregnant.i have panic disorder problem.what I do?

Dr. Venkatraju Kalidindi

Psychiatry

Dear 1mg-user, Please consult clinical psychologist in this website, I am counseling specialist I am not authorized to deal with Medicines, I can only treat patients with counseling by phone or video chatting.

Suffering from bipolar disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.

Mujhe bipolar 2 depression hai

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder type 2 is like BAD type 1, except there are majorly Depressive episodes interspersed with hypomanic episodes. Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.

Bipolar disorder treatment needed

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

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Patients taking Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet

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Twice A Day

19%

Thrice A Day

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Thrice A week

What are you using Fluanxol Tablet for?

Others

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Schizophrenia

22%

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Average

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Excellent

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Weight gain

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Constipation

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Orthostatic h*

14%

Dryness in mo*

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What is Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet deconate?

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by increasing the amounts of chemical (serotonin), in the brain. Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet decanoate is a long-acting preparation of Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet for injection into the muscles, which may be given at a frequency ranging from once in a week to once in 4 weeks

What is Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet used for?

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses which are disorders where individuals are unable to distinguish between what is real and unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, relate to others, and function normally

Why is Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet banned?

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet in combination with melitracen is banned in india due to safety concern

How does Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet work?

Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by normalizing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain in specific brain pathways that are responsible for causing symptoms of the disease.

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References

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Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Fluanxol Tablet

Benefits of Fluanxol Tablet

In Schizophrenia

In Depression

In Bipolar disorder

Side effects of Fluanxol Tablet

Common side effects of Fluanxol

How to use Fluanxol Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

What is Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet deconate?

What is Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet used for?

Why is Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet banned?

How does Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet work?

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Top Psychiatrists

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