Trilafon

[Lena]

I know that Trilafon helps to reverse some schizophrenia symptoms. Does it help in case of psycho-motor agitation? In another words when a person becomes hyper, loud and agitated and we need to sedate him a little, to calm him down. I will appretiate any information about it. Thank you.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

trilafon is an older antipsychotic  that is indeed used in schizophrenia;  
nowadays it is seldom used since there are newer meds, the so called atypical
antipsychotics.  if the agitated patient described were having a manic
episode, trilafon might be used;  however, since the possibility  of tardive
dyskinesia is much higher with trilafon than the newer antipsychotics there  
are few if any situations in which it would be recommended.

[sinnequan]

my psychiatrist put me on trilafon for severe ocd and paranoia-- though i have never been diagnosed as schizophrenic.  two hours after taking the drug, i was in the er.... feeling like i was going to have a seuizure/convulsion or die.  it was NOT A FREAKIN panic attack-- but my doctor doesn't believe me.  i have been on risperdal, zyprexa, seroquel, haldol and mellaril and NONE of these "dopamine" drugs really work well for me... the side effects KILL ME... personally, i wouldn't take the trilafon.  i have heard there is  new anti-psychotic called geodone (sp?)-- but i cannot afford it-- further, my analyst says i would have to have EKGs if i took it... so, i cannot afford that either.

anyway-- stay away from the trilafon.