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Pimozide

Pimozide

What is Pimozide used for?

This medication is used to reduce uncontrolled movements (motor tics) or outbursts of words/sounds (vocal tics) caused by Tourette syndrome. Pimozide is a medication that works by decreasing the activity of a natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. Pimozide should not be used for mild symptoms. It should only be used if symptoms cause severe problems in everyday life and other medicines or treatments have not been effective.

CHEMICAL NAME

Pimozide (PIM-oh-zide)

DRUG TYPE

Mental/Neuro Disorders

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Pimozide Frequently Asked Questions

This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

In Canada, this drug has been used for a certain mental/mood disorder (chronic schizophrenia).

There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this drug is used by older adults with dementia. This drug is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this drug, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with the doctor.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Pimozide Dosage and Form Information

Supplied As
Strength
Tablet
1 Mg
2 Mg