Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Parsitan (Ethopropazine). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Parsitan (Ethopropazine) with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Parsitan (Ethopropazine). Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• Constipation
• decreased sweating
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• drowsiness
• dryness of the mouth, nose, or throat
• increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
• headache
• nausea or vomiting

Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• blurred or double vision
• confusion or memory impairment (more common for seniors or those on high doses)
• difficult or painful urination (especially for senior men)
• eye pain
• fainting
• loss of memory (especially for seniors)
• muscle cramps
• numbness or weakness in the hands or feet
• rapid heartbeat
• skin rash
• symptoms of liver problems (e.g., yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

• drowsiness (severe)
• hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
• seizures
• shortness of breath or troubled breathing

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Parsitan (Ethopropazine).

Each white tablet contains Parsitan (Ethopropazine) base 50 mg (as the hydrochloride). Nonmedicinal ingredients: acetic anhydride, carnauba wax, cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, dicalcium phosphate, diethyl phthalate, magnesium stearate, sodium croscarmellose, sodium oleate, titanium oxide, and zein. Tartrazine-free.

Parsitan (Ethopropazine) should not be taken by anyone who:

• is allergic to Parsitan (Ethopropazine) or to any of the ingredients of the medication
• is allergic to other phenothiazine medications (such as Perphenazine, Chlorpromazine, and thioridazine)
• has Glaucoma

There may be an interaction between Parsitan (Ethopropazine) and any of the following:

• anticholinergic medications (e.g., Benztropine, procyclidine)
• Haloperidol
• medications that cause drowsiness (e.g., benzodiazepines)
• thiouracil
• tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline)

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Parsitan (Ethopropazine). Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Parsitan (Ethopropazine).

Medical conditions: People with the medical conditions such as heart disease, prostate problems, and pyloric obstruction should discuss the use of Parsitan (Ethopropazine) with their doctor.

Pregnancy: Parsitan (Ethopropazine) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Parsitan (Ethopropazine), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if Parsitan (Ethopropazine) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Parsitan (Ethopropazine), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.