# Pimozide (Pimozide)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/pimozide
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Pimozide?

Pimozide is a typical antipsychotic. It is prescribed to treat psychotic disorders, huntington disease, tourette syndrome. Across the United States, 290 doctors prescribe Pimozide to approximately 92 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Pimozide

## Indications

Pimozide is prescribed for the treatment of psychotic disorders, huntington disease and tourette syndrome.

## Conditions treated

- [Psychotic Disorders](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/psychotic-disorders)
- [Huntington Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/huntington-disease)
- [Tourette Syndrome](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tourette-syndrome)

## Mechanism of action

decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Typical Antipsychotic [EPC]
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

Somnolence 10 (27.7), Psychiatric Adverse Behavior Effect 10 (27.7), Body as a Whole Asthenia 9 (25.0), 9 (25.0), Headache 8 (22.2), 8 (22.2), 5 (13.8), Increased Salivation 5 (13.8)

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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