TRIP

Zotepine

Patient UK, 2006

Since overactivity of dopamine is thought to cause mental illness, blocking dopamine activity should make you feel better.
Zotepine is effective in helping symptoms of schizophrenia such as hearing voices, seeing things that are not really there, thought disturbances, lack of emotion, depression and overcoming feelings of wanting to be alone.
if you are taking any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal and complementary medicines
Take zotepine exactly as directed by your doctor and always read the manufacturer's information leaflet, if possible, before beginning treatment.
If you do forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember then continue taking it at the usual times.
If you suspect that you or someone else has taken an overdose of zotepine contact your doctor or go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once .
Make sure your reactions are normal before driving, operating machinery or doing any other jobs which could be dangerous if you were not fully alert or able to see properly.
Before having any kind of surgery, including dental and emergency treatment, tell your doctor, dentist or surgeon you are taking zotepine.
Zotepine may cause lightheadness and dizziness when getting up from a lying or sitting position; particularly when you begin treatment, getting up slowly should help.
Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine.
Weight gain, dizziness, stiffness or uncontrollable movements of the body, constipation, indigestion, dry mouth or production of too much saliva in the mouth, a fast heartbeat, a runny nose, being easily irritated, anxiety (worry), changes in moods, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness or blurred vision, sweating, drop in blood pressure when standing up.