Common Weight gain, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Sleepiness, Akathisia, Dystonia, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Parkinsonism.

Q. Is Emetil a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Emetil is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Emetil should not be used as a sleeping tablet

Q. Is it good for anxiety?
It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels

Q. Is Emetil a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Emetil is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Q. Does Emetil cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Emetil may cause weight gain and sleepiness

Q. Is it addictive?
Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria

Q. Does chlorpromazine decrease dopamine?
Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia

Q. Does Emetil help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Emetil helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.