Food & Alcohol Interaction Protocol
How diet impacts this medicine's absorption and efficacy
No significant food interactions; avoid grapefruit juice (may increase levels).
Avoid alcohol; increased CNS depression and risk of hypotension.
What is this Medicine Used For?
Primary clinical indications and therapeutic purpose
Treatment-resistant schizophrenia; reduction of suicidal behavior in schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder; off-label: bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease psychosis.
Known Side Effects & Cautions
Common symptoms to monitor while taking this drug
["Sedation","Dizziness","Orthostatic hypotension","Tachycardia","Constipation","Weight gain","Hypersalivation","Fever","Headache","Nausea"]
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