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Thorazine Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: chlorpromazine
- Brand Name: Thorazine
- Drug Class: How Do Phenothiazine Antipsychotics Work?
Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) side effects drug center
Thorazine Side Effects Center
What Is Thorazine?
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) is a phenothiazine anti-psychotic medication used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or manic-depression, and severe behavioral problems in children. Thorazine is also used to treat nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, chronic hiccups, acute intermittent porphyria, and symptoms of tetanus. The brand name Thorazine is discontinued in the U.S. Generic forms may be available.
What Are Side Effects of Thorazine?
Common side effects of Thorazine (chlorpromazine) include:
- dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- anxiety,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- breast swelling or discharge,
- changes in menstrual periods,