Can anybody give me any info that they might know, or have taken this medication before???? I have read some stuff on it , and its kind of scary.

Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks heaps.

Hi kyla, I know very little about meds except what I am taking which is paxil, But a friend of mine went to bloomington hospital to the psy ward a few years ago, anyway he told me that they wanted to give him thiorozone, that is when he called his Brother to come and get him. He said all they done was walk in a circle, or hit the wall and start back walking, he said that was the meds they were giving as I understand kinda like asleep standing up. I will see if I can find anything out about this medication. Lot's of luck, leather green

Thanks leather green
His taking them now, and his like a zombie, he says he feels VERY calm all the time, but sleeps alot. It is a generic thiorozone, called largactil, but its the same deal.
You never know with these medications, I doubt he would be hullucinating, I doubt he would be feeling much at all, his always on the nod from them.

Here are a few links to learn more about the drug and its purpose.

http://www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk/bipolar/treatment/neuroleptics/ (http://www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk/bipolar/treatment/neuroleptics/)

http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/english/An/Antipsychotic.html (http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/english/An/Antipsychotic.html)

The best known brand name of chlorpromazine is Thorazine, at least that's the name here in the US. Largacil and Thor-Prom are two other less known brand names. Thorazine is considered a "typical" anti-psychotic medication and is one of the oldest in this category--other drugs in this group are Stelazine, Mellaril, Haldol, Navane, Prolixin, Serentil, and Trilafon. There are so many newer and more effective medications available today in the States and worldwide--these are called, "atypical" antipsychotic, medications that also cause far less side effects that of the "typicals" category, and are better able to target symptoms specific to the individual's thought disorder and behavioral patterns. Brand names of the "atypicals" include Clozaril [or Clozapine], Risperidal, Zyprexa and Seroquel. Persons taking "atypicals" are more likely to be compliant with continuing the medication b/c there are less side-effects. Unfortunately, as you may have guessed, jails and prisons will almost always resort to the least costly medication available and in this case, it is Thorazine. Often one will feel sedated if taking Thorazine if they are getting more than they need or if they do not need the medication at all [as in, they have been diagnosed incorrectly].

Thorazine can be used for some non-psychiatric reasons but this is then used as a short-term intervention [for example, it has been known to stop on-going and frequent episodes of hiccups or severe bouts of nausea and vomitting].

If a loved one is on one of the "typical" antipsychotic drugs when leaving prison, he/she should, if at all possible, get to a psychiatrist or mental health clinic/center to have the medications reviewed and a thorough psychiatric examination to see exactly what treatment is indicated. I don't recommend anyone just stop taking the prescribed medication after leaving prison [in some states, one receives a supply of medications to use for the next 1-2 weeks post release] b/c often it is not safe to just stop taking medications all together; it's best to see a qualified health care provider who can evaluate the person in a "normal world" setting. It is often difficult for someone just released to be able to access any health care and often more cumbersome to find mental health services. This is one of the "preparation steps" family/loved ones can accomplish prior to prison release--get information and make phone calls to find out what services are available in the community where the incarcerated person is going to be residing. Even an appointment set up at a general health care clinic or public health center will provide access to getting prescriptions re-filled if other alternatives are not readily available.
Hope this is helpful information--my professional background is over 30 years as a psychiatric/substance abuse nurse. Feel free to PM me or ask any questions in this forum--I'll do my best to answer or get you to another resource for answers.

egs
THANKYOU so much for that information, it was valueable.
Mental health have him on risperdal, and had him on endep and diazapam, they have left the endep, and replaced the diazapam with the Thiorozon(Lagactil) So his taking riserdal as well, he was on 6mgs a day, and they dropped it to 4mgs a day with the Thiorzon. I dont understand that alone, as I believe they should of upped the dose of risperdone as it wasnt working affectively. I dont understand the way the psychiatrists work, and how they just add in new drugs, like its a good thing for the patient.
Thanks for all that info though :)