What is Prochlorperazine?
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Prochlorperazine is used for the management of nausea and vomiting; and psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and anxiety. It may also be used for behavioral syndromes in dementia and psychosis/agitation related to Alzheimer's dementia.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroparesis | 112 | 3 | |
| Nausea | 112 | 43 | |
| Dizziness | 16 | 6 | |
| Migraine headaches | 14 | 5 | |
| Labyrinthitis | 9 | 5 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 9 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 13 | |
| None | 75 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Prochlorperazine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Anxious mood | 2 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Sleepiness | 2 | |
| Vertigo | 2 | |
| Agitation with restlessness | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Prochlorperazine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 34 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 12 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 8 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 4 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 10 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 4 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Prochlorperazine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron (Zofran) | 5 | |
| Promethazine (Phenergan) | 3 | |
| Metoclopramide (Reglan) | 2 | |
| Rizatriptan (Maxalt) | 2 | |
| Amantadine (Symmetrel) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Prochlorperazine and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron (Zofran) | 3 | |
| Metoclopramide (Reglan) | 2 | |
| Acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine-codeine (Fioricet with Codeine) | 1 | |
| Amitriptyline (Elavil) | 1 | |
| Cyclizine (Valoid) | 1 |
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