Deserpidine

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What are you taking Deserpidine for?

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  • Other
  • Dyskinesias
  • Hypertension
  • Schizophrenia

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  • A month or so
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Uses of Deserpidine

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Deserpidine is used in the treatment of:

  • Dyskinesias
  • Hypertension
  • Schizophrenia

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Deserpidine Brand Names

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Deserpidine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Deserpidine Drug Class

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Deserpidine is part of the drug class:

Deserpidine Interactions

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This is not a complete list of Deserpidinedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Deserpidine and Pregnancy

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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Deserpidine falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Deserpidine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Deserpidine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Deserpidine Dosage

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Take deserpidine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Deserpidine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Deserpidine is available in the following doses:

  • Deserpidine 0.25 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Deserpidine-hydrochlorothiazide 0.125 Mg-25 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Deserpidine-hydrochlorothiazide 0.125 Mg-50 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Deserpidine-hydrochlorothiazide 0.25 Mg-25 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Deserpidine-methyclothiazide 0.25 Mg-5 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Deserpidine-methyclothiazide 0.5 Mg-5 Mg Oral Tablet

Forms of Medication

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Deserpidine is available in the following forms:

  • Oral Tablet