What are the disadvantages if you have heart disease?

Answer 1

Chlorpromazine is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Chlorpromazine may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorpromazine, or if you are also using large amounts of alcohol or medicines that make you sleepy. Before you take chlorpromazine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, Heart disease or high blood pressure, glaucoma, a breathing disorder, any type of cancer, an enlarged prostate, blockage in your intestines, seizures, a brain tumor, or Parkinson's disease. Tell your doctor if you will be exposed to extreme heat or to insecticide poisons while you are taking chlorpromazine. Chlorpromazine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of chlorpromazine. Avoid exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds. Chlorpromazine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, and a sunburn may result. Chlorpromazine is in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Chlorpromazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or manic-depression, and severe behavioral problems in children. It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, chronic hiccups, and acute intermittent porphyria. Chlorpromazine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Chlorpromazine is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Chlorpromazine may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorpromazine, or if you are also using large amounts of alcohol or medicines that make you sleepy. If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take chlorpromazine, tell your doctor if you have: * liver disease; * kidney disease. * heart disease or high blood pressure; * glaucoma; * asthma, emphysema, or other breathing disorders; * past or present Breast cancer; * if you are being treated with chemotherapy for any type of cancer; * an enlarged prostate or urination problems, * a blockage in your intestines; * a seizure disorder or brain tumor; or * Parkinson's disease, Tell your doctor if you will be exposed to extreme heat or to insecticide poisons while you are taking chlorpromazine. It is not known whether chlorpromazine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take chlorpromazine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Chlorpromazine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medication.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication. This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any Doctor Who treats you that you are using chlorpromazine. If you need to have any type of x-ray scan or MRI of your spinal cord, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using chlorpromazine. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time. Do not stop using chlorpromazine suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using chlorpromazine. Store chlorpromazine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Since chlorpromazine is sometimes taken only when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include bloating and constipation, feeling restless or agitated, fever, seizure, muscle stiffness, jerky muscle movements, extreme drowsiness, and fainting.

Chlorpromazine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of chlorpromazine. Avoid exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds. Chlorpromazine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, and a sunburn may result. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) when you are outdoors. Avoid becoming overheated while working, during exercise, and in hot weather.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: * feeling like you might pass out; * jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); * fever, sore throat, flu symptoms; * stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, rapid breathing; * restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck; * drooling, trouble swallowing, problems with balance or walking; * unusual thoughts or behavior; * blurred vision or other eye problems; * skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; * pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding; * urinating less than usual or not at all; * seizure (black-out or convulsions); * severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or * slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop). Less serious side effects may include: * drowsiness; * feeling jittery or agitated; * sleep problems (insomnia); * breast swelling or discharge; * changes in menstrual periods; * dry mouth or stuffy nose * nausea, constipation; * darkened skin color; This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

Before using chlorpromazine, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by chlorpromazine. Also tell your doctor if you are using any of these: * a diuretic (water pill); * phenytoin (Dilantin); * propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran); * a barbiturate such as amobarbital (Amytal), butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), secobarbital (Seconal), or phenobarbital (Solfoton); * a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with chlorpromazine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Answer 2

If your doctor agrees, then

• you exercise, gently at first.
• You watch your diet so that your cholesterol level goes down.
• You stop eating fatty food and anything fried.
• You cut out dairy foods.
• You ask your doctor for advice.
• You keep away from cigarette smoke.

Answer 3

Well if your not careful you can end up dead

Answer 4

Crying in your bed everynight!

Answer 5

death , illness or pain

Answer 6

they slow down your heart