Fluphenazine

Uses

Fluphenazine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

How it Works

How Fluphenazine works Fluphenazine is a typical antipsychotic that functions by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that influences thoughts and mood.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Fluphenazine include akathisia (inability to stay still), dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), pseudoparkinsonism, involuntary muscle movement, oculogyric episodes, opisthotonos, and increased reflexes.

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