Tiaprida: for treatment of psychoses

Tiaprida is an antipsychotic substance that blocks the action of the neurotransmitter dopamine, improving symptoms of psychomotor agitation and therefore being widely used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses.

In addition, it can also be used to treat alcoholic patients who have restlessness during the withdrawal phase.

This medicine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Tiapridal, on receipt of a prescription.

Price

The price of Tiaprida is approximately 20 reais, however the amount may vary according to the form of presentation and the place of purchase of the drug.

What is it for

This medicine is indicated for the treatment of:

• Schizophrenia and other psychoses;
• Behavior disorders in patients with dementia or alcohol withdrawal;
• Abnormal or involuntary muscle movements;
• States of agitation and aggression.

However, this medication can also be used for other problems as long as it is guided by a doctor.

How to take

The dose and treatment schedule of Tiaprida should always be prescribed by a physician, depending on the severity and type of problem being treated. However, the general recommendations indicate:

• Agitating and aggressive states : 200 to 300 mg per day;
• Behavior disorders and cases of dementia: 200 to 400 mg daily;
• Alcohol withdrawal: 300 to 400 mg per day, for 1 to 2 months;
• Abnormal muscle movements: 150 to 400 mg per day.

Generally, the dose is started with 50 mg Tiapride 2 times daily and gradually increased until the amount required to control the symptoms is reached.

Possible side effects

Some of the most common side effects include dizziness, dizziness, headache, tremors, muscle spasms, drowsiness, insomnia, restlessness, excessive tiredness and loss of appetite, for example.

Who should not use

Tiapride should not be used in combination with levodopa, patients with pheochromocytoma, people with hypersensitivity to the active substance, or in people with prolactin-dependent tumors, such as pituitary gland or breast cancer.

In addition, it should only be used with physician guidance in patients with Parkinson's, kidney failure and in pregnant or breast feeding women.