Iloperidone
Generic name: iloperidone [ EYE-loe-PER-i-done ]
Brand name: Fanapt
Dosage form: oral tablet (1 mg; 1 mg-2 mg-4 mg-6 mg; 10 mg; 12 mg; 2 mg; 4 mg; 6 mg; 8 mg)
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is iloperidone?
Iloperidone is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia in adults.
Iloperidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Iloperidone is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use iloperidone if you are allergic to it.
Iloperidone may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
trouble swallowing;
long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);
a seizure;
diabetes, or risk factors such as being overweight or having a family history of diabetes;
high cholesterol or triglycerides;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood);
low bone mineral density; or
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of iloperidone on the baby.
Taking antipsychotic medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause breathing problems, feeding problems, or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If you get pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Do not stop taking iloperidone without your doctor's advice.
You should not breastfeed while you are taking iloperidone.
Iloperidone is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take iloperidone?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
It may take up to 2 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis.
If you have stopped taking iloperidone for more than 3 days in a row, talk with your doctor before you start taking it again. You may need to restart the medicine at a lower dose.
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