Ridazin 25 mg is an antipsychotic medication commonly prescribed for individuals with learning disabilities. Management of behavioural problems appears to be the most common reason for prescription drugs. Psychiatric indications for antipsychotic drug prescription include schizophrenia and other psychoses, mania, severe anxiety, psychomotor agitation, excitement, restlessness, dangerously impulsive behaviour, and the control of deviant antisocial sexual behaviour.

In schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a neurological disease in which an individual’s thinking ability, feelings, and behaviour become abnormal. Ridazin helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain responsible for such changes. It improves behaviour and thoughts and enhances the overall quality of life. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not discontinue treatment unless your doctor advises, as it can worsen your condition.  

Ridazin should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. It can be taken before or after consuming food. If taking it on an empty stomach causes irritation, it is best to take it with food. Do not take a double dose of Ridazin 25 mg tablet to compensate for the missed one.

For maximum results, take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Try not to skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Also, please do not stop taking medicine suddenly without speaking to your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.  

Ridazin should not be used if you are allergic to Thioridazine or its ingredients. It should not be taken if you have an irregular heartbeat, if you have taken narcotic medicines like codeine, or if you have consumed alcohol in excess. Medicines such as cabergoline, astemizole, cisapride, metoclopramide, dofetilide, and pergolide can create complications with Thioridazine tablets. Thioridazine and other highly anticholinergic drugs can cause male sexual dysfunction, including impotence and retrograde ejaculation. Before taking Ridazin tablets, inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney or thyroid problems, epilepsy, glaucoma, Parkinson’s disease, or heart problems. You must avoid taking this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, or allergy medication. This medication can also lead to weight gain; eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Thioridazine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. However, there is limited evidence that Thiorodazine has harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the risks and benefits of prescribing Ridazin. The medicine may also be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited data suggest that the antipsychotic drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Some common side effects of Ridazin 25 mg include constipation, urinary retention, abnormality of voluntary movements, dry mouth, and muscle rigidity. During the initial days of the treatment, this antipsychotic drug causes a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change position or stand or if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness; avoid driving or doing anything that requires your attention until you know how this medicine affects you.