Pimozide

What Are The Uses Of Pimozide?

Pimozide is an antipsychotic drug is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Motor tic (uncontrolled movements)
• Vocal tic (outbursts of sounds/words)
• Tourette syndrome (nervous system disorder)

What Are The Side Effects Of Pimozide?

Some common side effects that may occur after taking pimozide are:

• Lightheadedness, weakness
• Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, dry mouth

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Pimozide?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug pimozide or any other allergies.
• Low white blood cell count
• Dementia, Depression, glaucoma
• Heart problems, low blood pressure
•  Kidney/liver problems
• Slow movement of intestine/gut
• Breast cancer, brain disorder/tumor
• Seizures, Parkinson’s disease