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A member asked:

Are antidepressants (flupentiksol dihydrochloride) dangerous to health?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Flupenthixol: This is a Psychotropic medication in group of Neuroleptics similar to Navane (thiothixene). It is used less nowadays in the USA due to its side-effects resulting from locking Dopamine in your body. Consult your doctor to review medication & alternatives to treat depression.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug safety: Flupentiksol (dihydrochloride Depixol or Fluanxol) is an antipsychotic medication. There are potential side effects for all medications.

Answered 6/25/2017

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