MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet)
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MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet)
MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
MOLINDONE (By mouth)
MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
Moban
MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Molindone (moe-LIN-done) Treats symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental conditions.
When To Not Use MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to molindone.
How Should You Use MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet)
Tablet, Liquid
- Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
- You may take the tablets with or without food.
- Measure your oral liquid dose carefully, using a measuring spoon or medicine cup. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you drink alcohol or take medicines that can make you drowsy such as sleeping pills, some cold or allergy medicines, tranquilizers, strong pain killers, muscle relaxants, or medicine to treat depression. Combining alcohol or medicines that cause drowsiness with molindone may make you too sedated or sleepy.
MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- Check with your doctor before taking molindone if you have liver disease, seizures, an enlarged prostate, or glaucoma.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Avoid driving or using machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
- Some patients may have a rare side effect that includes muscle spasms, twitching in the face and body, or uncontrolled tongue or jaw movement. If you have questions about this or any other risks involved with taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.
- The liquid form of molindone contains a sulfite. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfites before you take the liquid medicine.
MOLINDONE (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- High fever, muscle stiffness
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Unexplained weakness or tiredness
- Muscle spasms, twitching, or uncontrolled tongue or jaw movement If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Restlessness
- Changes in your menstrual period
- Swollen breasts
