Thiothixene

Schizophrenia

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Thiothixene

What is Thiothixene

Thiothixene

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Thioxanthine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat mental disorders. It works in a similar way to other antipsychotic medicines known as phenothiazines.

Navane

is the brand name

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Thiothixene Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Navane

Thiothixene

1967

50

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Thiothixene, also known as Navane, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses which include Schizophrenia .

Schizophrenia

Helps manage Schizophrenia

Effectiveness

How Thiothixene Affects Patients

Thiothixene is an older type of antipsychotic medication that belongs to the thioxanthene class. It is similar to piperazine phenothiazines and different from aliphatic phenothiazines. It was commonly used to treat schizophrenia in the past, but is less commonly used today compared to newer medications such as risperidone.

How Thiothixene works in the body

Thiothixene works as a blocker on certain receptors in the brain, such as dopamine, serotonin, histamine, and acetylcholine. It has different effects on productive and unproductive symptoms, including anti-anxiety, anti-depressive, anti-aggressive, and anti-nausea properties. It can also lead to weight gain, lowered blood pressure, sedation, and difficulty ejaculating. Thiothixene can lower blood pressure, cause vertigo, sedation, hypersalivation, incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. It also causes anticholinergic effects like dry mouth, blurred vision

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Thiothixene is contingent upon the established affliction. The dose changes as per the mode of distribution (e.g. Capsule or Capsule - Oral) featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Schizophrenia

, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL

, Capsule, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral

Warnings

Thiothixene Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Coma

Do Not Combine

Shock

Do Not Combine

Disease

Do Not Combine

Mental Depression

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Thiothixene.

Common Thiothixene Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amisulpride

Major

Thiothixene may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.

Azelastine

Major

Thiothixene may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Deutetrabenazine

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Thiothixene is combined with Deutetrabenazine.

Ethanol

Major

Thiothixene may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Hydroxyzine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Thiothixene is combined with Hydroxyzine.

Thiothixene Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on Clonazepam can lead to symptoms such as confusion, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, drowsiness, head tilting, low blood pressure, muscle twitching, stiff muscles, excessive drooling, trembling, trouble walking, and weakness.

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Thiothixene Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Thiothixene?

170 active clinical trials are presently evaluating Thiothixene as a potential intervention for Schizophrenia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Schizophrenia

98 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Thiothixene Reviews: What are patients saying about Thiothixene?

5

Patient Review

10/26/2012

Thiothixene for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I didn't see much benefit from this medication.

5

Patient Review

10/11/2008

Thiothixene for Schizophrenia

this was the first drug I tried that didn't give me awful side effects like twitches and tremors.

5

Patient Review

2/16/2014

Thiothixene for Schizophrenia

My sister was taking this in the 5 mg capsules and it was working really well for her. She's been trying different drugs to treat her disorder for awhile now and this is by far the best one she's found. But now they're telling her it's not going to be available anymore and she's really worried that she won't be able to find an effective replacement.

5

Patient Review

1/13/2016

Thiothixene for Schizophrenia

Thiothixene has been a godsend for my schizophrenia. It's helped me to deal with the distortions in my mind much more effectively, and I'm extremely grateful for that.

4.7

Patient Review

4/3/2008

Thiothixene for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

4.3

Patient Review

3/13/2010

Thiothixene for Schizophrenia

Withdrawal symptoms can be tough, but they typically subside within a few weeks.

4

Patient Review

5/7/2010

Thiothixene for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

My brother stopped taking this medication a month ago because he felt it was causing him to bite his tongue while eating. He checked with his doctor and pharmacist and they never heard of this side effect. His symptoms are gradually returning but he no longer bites his tongue. He stopped against medical advice and soon will be in crisis.

1.7

Patient Review

3/19/2012

Thiothixene for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I just started taking this medication and I am having problems reading. I wonder if this is a side effect.

1

Patient Review

12/21/2008

Thiothixene for Schizophrenia

This caused me to have to urinate frequently.

1

Patient Review

4/18/2009

Thiothixene for Schizophrenia

This treatment didn't work for me at all.

1

Patient Review

1/24/2016

Thiothixene for Schizophrenia

This medication caused me to experience severe depression, which led to suicidal thoughts.
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Patient Q&A Section about thiothixene

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the drug thiothixene used for?

"This medication is used to treat schizophrenia and should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adults who have dementia. It is only available with a doctor's prescription."

Answered by AI

Is thiothixene a sedative?

"Use Caution/Monitor.

Brompheniramine and buprenorphine both increase sedation. Use caution when prescribing them together and monitor patients for excessive sedation."

Answered by AI

What is the brand name for thiothixene?

"Thiothixene is a prescription antipsychotic medication used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. It may be used alone or with other medications."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of thiothixene?

"The following are symptoms of dizziness: lightheadedness, feeling unsteady, having trouble keeping your balance, blurred vision, dry mouth, excess saliva, stuffed nose, nausea, vomiting, and constipation."

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Clinical Trials for Thiothixene

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fMRI for Cognitive Flexibility

18 - 35
All Sexes
Iowa City, IA

The goal of this basic experimental research study is to examine how the human thalamus supports flexible thinking and behavior. Specifically, the research aims to elucidate how the mediodorsal (MD) thalamus encodes and updates "context"-the mental framework that determines which rules or actions are relevant in a given situation. This work may contribute to understanding why certain psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and ADHD, involve difficulties with cognitive flexibility and control. The primary research questions are: Does the MD thalamus represent the context that organizes how working memory guides task selection? Does the MD thalamus signal when context needs to be updated after a change in task demands? Do these thalamic representations support generalization to new situations or rules? Participants will complete cognitive tasks while undergoing high-resolution brain imaging using 7-Tesla MRI. The investigators will combine behavioral data, computational modeling, and advanced neuroimaging analyses to examine how the thalamus interacts with the cortex during flexible decision-making.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Iowa

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Schizophrenia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The central hypothesis is this: DMN connectivity can be modulated with inhibitory cTBS when delivered on an accelerated treatment schedule. This study seeks to provide evidence that accelerated, network-targeted inhibitory stimulation of the DMN leads to both altered network activity and a concomitant behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This study will also compare the effect of inhibitory cTBS in healthy individuals, as it may also lead to both altered network activity and a behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals without schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If successful, this study will have identified a safe, effective, and broadly applicable treatment for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia that has potential for translation into many other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Heather Ward, MD

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Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia

18 - 50
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

The purpose of this study is to understand how different types of community-based mental health care affect thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain activity in adults with schizophrenia and related conditions. The investigators are especially interested in learning whether the Clubhouse Model-a structured, supportive community for individuals with mental illness-has unique benefits compared to standard outpatient mental health services. If participants decide to join, they will be asked to complete a total of six study visits with the research team over the course of your participation. Three of these study visits are at the beginning (baseline) and the remaining three are six months later. Two of the three visits will includes interviews, questionnaires, and thinking and memory tasks (cognitive testing) and one session will be an MRI brain scan, which is a safe and non-invasive imaging procedure. The total time required for each visit will be approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Participants may take breaks as needed.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Case Western Reserve University

Jessica A Wojtalik, PhD

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