What is the brand name for perphenazine?

Formulations. It is sold under the brand names Trilafon (single drug) and Etrafon/Triavil/Triptafen (contains fixed dosages of amitriptyline). A brand name in Europe is Decentan pointing to the fact that perphenazine is approximately 10-times more potent than chlorpromazine.

Is perphenazine used for anxiety?

This medication is used to treat depression occurring with other mental/mood disorders (such as anxiety, agitation, schizophrenia). This medication is a combination of a tricyclic antidepressant (amitriptyline) and an antipsychotic medication (perphenazine).

Can perphenazine make you sleepy?

SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, tiredness, or unexplained weight gain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Is perphenazine still available?

The brand name Trilafon has been discontinued in the U.S., but generic alternatives may be available. Trilafon (perphenazine) is an antipsychotic in a class called phenothiazines that is approved for use in the management of schizophrenia.

Is perphenazine a antipsychotic?

Perphenazine is in a class of medications called conventional antipsychotics. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

What is perphenazine 2 mg used for?

Perphenazine is a phenothiazine (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeen) anti-psychotic medicine. Perphenazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting. Perphenazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How long does it take perphenazine to work?

Although you may notice some medication effects soon after starting, it may take as much as 4-6 weeks of regular use to see the full benefit.

How does perphenazine make you feel?

Talk to your doctor about using perphenazine safely. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely.

What are the benefits of perphenazine?

Perphenazine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Perphenazine is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting in adults.

What is perphenazine 4 mg used for?

Is perphenazine a first generation antipsychotic?

First generation ‘typical’ antipsychotics such as perphenazine are an older class of antipsychotic than second generation ‘atypical’ antipsychotics. They are used primarily to treat positive symptoms including the experiences of perceptual abnormalities (hallucinations) and fixed, false, irrational beliefs (delusions).