Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicine antipsychotic from the class thioxanthene. It is used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorder that affects the way you feel, think or behave. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear, or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, feel unusually suspicious or confused.

Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet contains 'Flupentixol' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e., dopamine), thereby helps in improving mood, behavior, and thoughts. Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back.

Take Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience sleepiness, dryness in the mouth, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), weight gain, abnormality of voluntary movements (expression of thought through action), urinary retention (completely emptying the bladder), Increased prolactin level in the blood, muscle stiffness, constipation, and tremor. Most of these side effects of Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Before starting Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid, or prostate problems. Talk to your doctor if you have breathing difficulties, diabetes, epilepsy, glaucoma (increase pressure of eye that causes vision loss), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), Parkinson's disease (a brain disorder that affects movements). Inform your doctor if you ever had a blood disorder or jaundice. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet used in the treatment of schizophrenia and depression. The detailed uses of Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet are as follows:

• Treats Schizophrenia: Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet helps to manage symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and emotional instability by balancing dopamine activity in the brain.
• Manages Depression: Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet used to treat mild to moderate depression, especially when accompanied by anxiety, lack of motivation, or low energy.
• Improves mood, behaviour, and daily functioning: Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet helps to stabilize mood, reduce agitation or restlessness, and supports better concentration and social interaction in affected individuals.

• Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Swallow Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicine antipsychotic from the class thioxanthene. It is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to treat other mental disorder that affects the way you feel, think, or behave. Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet works by changing the balance of chemicals in the brain (i.e., dopamine), thereby helps in improving mood, behavior, and thoughts. Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back. Some brands of Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet used for people with depression. Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet improves the symptoms like poor concentration, low mood, and poor sleep.

Do not take Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet or any of its contents. Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Inform your doctor before taking Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet if you have diabetes as Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Talk to your doctor if you have breathing difficulties, epilepsy, glaucoma (increased pressure of the eye that causes vision loss), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), Parkinson's disease (a brain disorder that affects movements). Inform your doctor if you ever had blood disorder or jaundice. Please inform your doctor before taking Flupen 0.5 mg Tablet if you have heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid, or prostate problems. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.