Prolixin (Fluphenazine) is a prescription medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, a certain type of mental/mood condition. Without treatment, schizophrenia may cause complications, including thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts, and suicide. It can also lead to anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The active ingredient in Prolixin is Fluphenazine. Fluphenazine belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines. It is also referred to as a neuroleptic. It works by affecting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Regular use of Prolixin reduces episodes of bizarre behaviors, delusions, and hallucinations in patients with schizophrenia.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Prolixin. The most common side effects of Prolixin may include the following:
• Anxiety;
• Appetite changes;
• Constipation;
• Dry mouth;
• Excessive sweating;
• Excitement;
• Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight;
• Insomnia;
• Nightmares;
• Weakness;
• Weight loss

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Breathing or swallowing difficulties;
• Falling;
• Fever;
• Inability to sit still;
• Irregular heartbeat;
• Jaundice;
• Muscle spasms;
• Severe skin rash;
• Slow speech

These are not all of the side effects of Prolixin. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not take Prolixin if you are allergic to Fluphenazine or any ingredient in Prolixin. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are a senior with dementia-related psychosis;
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Have difficulty urinating;
• Have enlarged prostate;
• Have glaucoma;
• Have had brain damage;
• Have heart disease;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease;
• Have Parkinson's disease;
• Have seizures;
• Have severe depression

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Prolixin and other medicines, including antidepressants, antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, or diet pills. Avoid acetaminophen, artemether, haloperidol, ziprasidone, or escitalopram with Prolixin. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Taking Fluphenazine in the last trimester of pregnancy may harm an unborn baby and cause problems in the newborn following delivery. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is unknown if Prolixin harms a nursing baby. Use Prolixin precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Fluphenazine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this drug without talking to your doctor. Prolixin may make you drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the drug affects you. Avoid alcohol while using this drug. Alcohol can increase the side effects of this medication. Avoid smoking tobacco products. Smoking may decrease the drug's effectiveness. Fluphenazine may cause dizziness and light-headedness. Avoid getting up too quickly from a lying position. Get out of bed slowly and rest your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up. Prolixin can make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) outdoors. Keep Prolixin tablets in its original container. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

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