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 Prozine a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Prozine is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Prozine 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 Prozine a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Prozine is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Q. Does Prozine cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Prozine 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 Prozine help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Prozine 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.